Decision on venue of the Finalissima postponed
The stadium where the match between Argentina and Spain, champions of America and Europe respectively, will be played could be announced this Saturday
The decision on where the Finalissima between the Argentine and Spanish national teams will be played has been postponed for at least another day. Representatives from UEFA and CONMEBOL decided to postpone the decision after a meeting held this Friday, which included leaders from both confederations and South American football authorities.
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The meeting brought together, among others, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio Tapia, and the head of CONMEBOL, Alejandro Dominguez. During the summit, possible alternatives for the venue of the match between the Copa America and Euro 2016 champions were analyzed. According to reports from Argentine media, Tapia and Dominguez proposed three possible scenarios for hosting the match: Portugal, England, or Italy. Talks will continue on Saturday, when European and South American football authorities meet again to establish the final venue and confirm the date of the match. The conflict in the Middle East disrupts the planning. Originally, the Finalissima was scheduled to be played on March 27 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. However, the geopolitical context in the Middle East changed the plans and left the event in a state of uncertainty. Since the start of the US and Israeli attacks against Iran on February 28, and Tehran's subsequent response with bombings targeting various points in the region, the planned venue for the match has been under review. Among the places affected by the tension is Qatar, the country that was supposed to host the match. Given the situation, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced the postponement of all its national tournaments and competitions until further notice, although the Argentina-Spain match was not specifically mentioned in that statement. The uncertainty generated by the conflict forced UEFA and CONMEBOL to seek alternatives to guarantee that the match would be played in another country. On Thursday, Claudio Tapia had publicly expressed his interest in having the match held in Argentina. His statements came after Real Madrid's stadium emerged as a possible venue for the match.
While the various alternatives are being evaluated, the federations involved continue to analyze the schedule and logistics necessary to organize the match.
Expectation of an imminent decision
The possibility of announcing a resolution shortly was mentioned this week by Rafael Louzan, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
“We are waiting for the decision to be made in the next 48 hours. It will be very quick because time is running out; for us, these two matches are very important in our preparation for the World Cup. We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all involved in finding the definitive solution,” he explained.
Louzan also referred to the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict.
“We must convey our solidarity to these countries; we have a very close relationship.
"Direct contact with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine what problems they're facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue where Argentina and Spain will face off. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day.” The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match. “We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day.” The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match.
Expectation of an imminent decision
The possibility of announcing a resolution shortly was mentioned this week by Rafael Louzan, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
“We are waiting for the decision to be made in the next 48 hours. It will be very quick because time is running out; for us, these two matches are very important in our preparation for the World Cup. We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all involved in finding the definitive solution,” he explained.
Louzan also referred to the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict.
“We must convey our solidarity to these countries; we have a very close relationship.
"Direct contact with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine what problems they're facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue where Argentina and Spain will face off. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day.” The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match. “We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day.” The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match.
Expectation of an imminent decision
The possibility of announcing a resolution shortly was mentioned this week by Rafael Louzan, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
“We are waiting for the decision to be made in the next 48 hours. It will be very quick because time is running out; for us, these two matches are very important in our preparation for the World Cup. We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all involved in finding the definitive solution,” he explained.
Louzan also referred to the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict.
“We must convey our solidarity to these countries; we have a very close relationship.
"Direct contact with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine what problems they're facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue where Argentina and Spain will face off. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day.” The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match. “We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day.” The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match.We are all involved in finding the definitive solution,” he explained.
Louzan also referred to the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict.
“We must convey our solidarity to these countries; we have a very close relationship.
"Direct contact with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine what problems they're facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue where Argentina and Spain will face off. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match.We are all involved in finding the definitive solution,” he explained.
Louzan also referred to the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict.
“We must convey our solidarity to these countries; we have a very close relationship.
"Direct contact with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine what problems they're facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue where Argentina and Spain will face off. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match."We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match."We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match. "We will notify you of an answer very soon. We are all committed to finding a definitive solution," he explained. Louzan also addressed the situation in several countries in the region affected by the conflict. "We must extend our solidarity to these countries; we have a very direct relationship with them. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Imagine the problems they are facing 24 hours a day." The leader added that since the beginning of the crisis, the federations have closely followed the unfolding events. The meeting scheduled for this Saturday will be key to determining the immediate future of the Finalissima and confirming the venue for the Argentina-Spain match.