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After having the hosting rights for the 2027 Champions League final revoked from the San Siro stadium, UEFA formally reopened the bidding process. They initially selected it to host Europe’s most prestigious soccer match. However, Milan and Inter’s iconic venue is no longer viable due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding planned refurbishments. As a result, new stadiums across Europe are being considered, including the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and Marseille’s Stade Velodrome.
On Tuesday, UEFA confirmed that the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, commonly known as San Siro, would no longer be the venue for the 2027 Champions League final. The city’s failure to ensure that the stadium would be ready and fully operating by the planned time led to the decision.
“The nomination had been suspended awaiting the confirmation there would not be work performed on the stadium at San Siro”, said UEFA’s vice-secretary general Giorgio Marchetti. “Unfortunately, the local authorities in Milan were unable to guarantee the stadium would be completely clear and in its current configuration.”
This loss is a blow to Milan, a city that has a rich history of hosting major events including past Champions League finals. Marchetti added, “Milan is a great city, and San Siro is an iconic stadium. Obviously, we are not happy that we cannot proceed. However, the assignation was subordinated to confirmation that the stadium would be available.”
Rome’s Stadio Olimpico as Italy’s last hope
Following the announcement, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) quickly pivoted. It proposed Rome’s Stadio Olimpico as a potential alternative to San Siro. It’s one of the few stadiums in Italy capable of meeting UEFA’s requirements for hosting a Champions League final. It has a seating capacity of over 60,000. The stadium has previously hosted major international events. For example, it was the site of the 1990 World Cup and multiple European finals.
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-09-26 16:50:08
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