The news had been in the air for some time, but now it's official: Milan will not host the 2027 Champions League final. The decision was made today by the UEFA Executive Committee, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic. In a statement, UEFA explained the reasons behind the exclusion.
"Since the Municipality of Milan cannot guarantee that the San Siro stadium and its surroundings will not be affected by renovation works during the 2027 Champions League final, it has been decided not to award the final to Milan." The federation also announced the reopening of the tender process to designate a new venue, with a final decision expected in May/June 2025.
The assignment of the final of Champions It always represents a prestigious achievement for host cities, but the uncertainty surrounding the modernization work at San Siro weighed on UEFA's decision, which is now looking for an alternative venue for the 2027 edition of European football's most prestigious tournament.
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