The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has announced that, for the first time in the history of Albanian football, UEFA’s Executive Committee will hold an official meeting in Tirana, organized by the Albanian Football Federation(AFF). This significant event will take place on September 8, 2025, marking a historic moment for both Albanian football and Albania itself.

The decision was made by UEFA’s Executive Committee during its Tuesday meeting in Prague.

The AFF considers this a historic development and a testament to Albania’s growing influence in European football.

During the UEFA Executive Committee meeting, several other decisions were also made. Among them was the approval of UEFA’s new strategy for women’s football, covering the 2024-2030 period, and the allocation of a solidarity fund for clubs not participating in UEFA competitions for the 2024-2027 period.

It was also decided that the UEFA Champions League Final in 2027 will not be held at the “San Siro” stadium, as the municipality of Milan has not guaranteed the renovation of the stadium.

The UEFA Executive Committee has reopened the bidding process, and the final decision will be made between May and June 2025.

Additionally, Chișinău, Moldova, was chosen as the host city for the UEFA U-19 Futsal European Championship in 2025.

The next meeting of UEFA’s Executive Committee will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, on December 16, 2024.

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