NYON, Switzerland (AP) – UEFA still plans for Qatar to host the Argentina-Spain match known as the Finalissima this month, even though the country has been the target of Iranian missile attacks. Expanding Middle East war It was started by Israel and America.
UEFA announced on Thursday that “no alternative venues are being considered at this time” for the match between the reigning South American and European champions, scheduled for March 27 in Doha and expected to pit Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal.
The European soccer body, which is hosting the match against South America’s CONMEBOL, said, “A final decision is expected to be made around the end of next week.”
Argentina and Spain are scheduled to play at the Lusail Stadium, the venue for the match. The epic final of the 2022 World Cup. Argentina won the shootout against France in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Messi scoring twice and Kylian Mbappe hitting the hat track.
Qatar has a close relationship with UEFA. top executives in soccer Nasser Al-Khelaifi, The president of Qatari-owned Paris Saint-Germain is a member of UEFA’s executive committee.
UEFA said: “Discussions are continuing with the local organizers who have made great efforts to ensure the match is a success.”
If the security risks are too great to hold the match in Doha, the match could be moved to Spain or elsewhere in Europe, where almost all players from both teams are based.
The first Finalissima was held in June 2022 at Wembley Stadium in London. Argentina and Messi beat Italy 3-0.
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