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AFA Reject UEFA Proposal to Play Finalissima Between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Spain in Real Madrid Stadium, Propose Neutral Venue
UEFA and CONMEBOL moved the Finalissima to Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu due to Middle East conflict, with the match set for March 27 between Euro and Copa America champions.
- UEFA and CONMEBOL say the Finalissima will be at Santiago Bernabeu on 27 March, featuring Spain and Argentina if no last-minute changes occur.
- After Qatar suspended competitions, organisers reconsidered the Lusail plan as UEFA and CONMEBOL had originally targeted Lusail Stadium, Qatar .
- With Qatar out of contention, alternative host cities emerged rapidly; Miami and London featured strongly but Miami withdrew and London lost momentum as organisers sought venues accessible to players based at European clubs.
- Facing a tight timetable, organisers said they would decide within the following week while talks with Qatari authorities continued, creating urgency for the venue decision.
- Lisbon, Paris and Rome surfaced among the cities under consideration as organisers sought a quick replacement, reflecting how regional instability in the Middle East displaced the Lusail Stadium venue.
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The president of the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA), Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, came out of the...
The Bernabéu aimed to host the match on March 27th. The AFA stands up and wants to play in the Monumental of Buenos Aires.
AFA reject UEFA proposal to play Finalissima between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Spain in Real Madrid stadium, propose neutral venue
Lionel Messi-led Argentina could travel to the Bernabeu to face Spain in the La Finalissima. However, the AFA (Argentina Football Association) is reportedly opposing the potential move.
The Finalissima is set for the Bernabéu, but the AFA is pushing for it not to be held there.
The Finalissima is set for the Santiago Bernabeu. The match between Spain, champions of Euro 2024, and Argentina, champions of the 2024 Copa America, will be played on 27 March if
Just two weeks from the scheduled date, the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain passes critical hours after the sudden cancellation of Qatar as official headquarters. The expected crossing between the Copa América champion and the winner of the Eurocopa is involved in a strong diplomatic and sporting conflict. Originally, the match was scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 at Lusail Stadium. However, the recent escalation of the war conflict …
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