Immediately after the news that the Finalissima match would be held at the "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium in Madrid, an unexpected reaction came from Argentina. According to the well-known journalist Gaston Edul, the Argentine Football Association rejected this proposal.
İdman.Biz reports that the match, which was planned to be held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, is under threat due to tensions in the Middle East. For this reason, although UEFA and the Spanish side offered to move the game to Madrid, Argentina did not agree to this.
One of the main reasons for the refusal is that holding the game in Madrid would give a clear advantage to the Spanish national team, which would violate the principle of holding the final on a neutral ground. Another reason is Lionel Messi's unwillingness to return to the stadium of "Real", which he has been a long-time rival of, and Argentina's desire to protect this title in a more fair environment.
Currently, holding the game on March 27 is still in question. Alternative options include London's "London Stadium" arena, Rome, or Miami.
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The time and place of the Finalissima match, which the football world is eagerly awaiting, has been determined. The magnificent match between the European champion and the winner of the Copa America will be organized in Spain.
İdman.Biz, referring to COPE, reports that the Finalissima game will be held on March 27 at Madrid's famous "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium.
In this match, the current European champion, the Spanish national team, will face the winner of the Copa America, the Argentine national team. This match is also of great interest due to the meeting of the young star of world football, Lamin Yamal, and the legendary Lionel Messi on the field as rivals.
It should be noted that the last Finalissima was held in 2022, and in that match Argentina defeated Italy 3:0 and won the cup.