Presidents preview the Finalissima
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Aleksander Čeferin and CONMEBOL counterpart Alejandro Domínguez join FA Chair Debbie Hewitt as they look ahead to a spectacular London date.
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Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA President and Alejandro Domínguez, CONMEBOL President
Welcome to the Finalissima!
Football unity between Europe and South America is celebrated at this showpiece event. Italy and Argentina, the national team champions of their respective continental football confederations UEFA and CONMEBOL, meet in a spectacular encounter featuring two countries that have the beautiful game in their blood.
The two teams thrilled millions of fans last year in winning their continental competitions, the UEFA EURO and the Copa América. They now line up against each other to contest the CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions – and there can be no more iconic arena than London’s world-famous Wembley Stadium to provide the setting for this extravaganza.
A wealth of footballing talent will grace a match that epitomises the long-standing close relationship between UEFA and CONMEBOL – a fruitful friendship forged through the joy and passion of football.
The Finalissima promises drama, excitement and suspense. Good luck to the two teams – enjoy the action and savour the memories of your stay in London!
Debbie Hewitt, Chair, The Football Association
We are proud to be hosting another amazing fixture in the football calendar between two giants of the game.
Italy and Argentina are represented by some of the best players in the world, so this unique contest between the holders of the respective UEFA and CONMEBOL national titles is sure to be a special occasion.
It is an honour for Wembley Stadium to be at the heart of an event that symbolises the football unity that exists between Europe and South America.
I hope you enjoy the game.