This afternoon, UEFA’s Executive Committee held a crucial meeting in Tirana. They made several important decisions shaping the future of European football.

Led by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, the committee voted to host the 2027 Champions League final at Madrid’s “Metropolitano” stadium.

Meanwhile, Warsaw’s national stadium will host the 2027 Women’s Champions League final. Also, Salzburg (Austria) will host the UEFA Super Cup final.

Looking ahead, the 2026 Futsal Champions League final will take place in Pesaro, Italy. The UEFA U-19 Futsal EURO final will be in Astana, Kazakhstan. Finally, the 2027 Women’s Futsal EURO final will happen in Osijek, Croatia.

The committee also tackled other key topics: First, they addressed long-term player injuries during UEFA club competitions for men.

To protect teams and players, UEFA approved a new rule for the 2025-2026 season. It allows a temporary substitute for one player who suffers a long-term injury or illness during the league phase—up to match week six. This ensures squad lists remain fair and players avoid extra strain.

Next, UEFA set prize money for the 2025 Women’s Nations League finals. The total pot is €1 million, distributed as follows:

• 4th place: €150,000 (up 15%)
• 3rd place: €200,000 (up 20%)
• 2nd place: €250,000 (up 25%)
• 1st place: €400,000 (up 40%)

The committee also discussed requests from Spain’s RFEF and Italy’s FIGC. Both federations want to hold one domestic league match outside UEFA territory.

UEFA recognizes this issue is growing. However, they want to consult all stakeholders before making a final decision. There are many factors to consider. As Europe’s football governing body, UEFA will carefully review all opinions, including fans’.

Therefore, no final decision was made today. Instead, UEFA will start a round of consultations with everyone involved in European football.

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