The Finalissima, the duel between the champions of Europe and America to be played by the teams of Spain and Argentina at the Lusail stadium (Qatar) on the 27th, is still at risk after the second day of the war between the United States and Israel and Iran, which has involved many of the countries of the Middle East.
The Qatar Football Association(QFA) announced Sunday in an official statement the postponement of all tournaments and competitions due to instability in the area until further notice. It does not expressly mention the match between La Roja and La Albiceleste, which is nevertheless at serious risk of not being played in the stadium where Lionel Scaloni’s side were crowned world champions.
FIFA, UEFA and Conmebol intensify efforts in response to the crisis in Qatar
UEFA, Conmebol and FIFA are closely following the development of the events of this war conflict.
And contacts are and will be ongoing in order, in agreement with the Qatari government authorities, to reach a decision on the matter.
For the time being, there have been no official public statements from these bodies or from the Spanish and Argentine federations, which, like the world, are awaiting a solution.
Contacts and meetings will be intensified this Monday.
The organization of an event of this magnitude requires intensive preparation days before the meeting.
With the presence of a multitude of people in the country so that everything is ready and develops with the magnitude that the match demands.
And right now a multitude of tourists, professionals and sportsmen and women are trying to leave for their places of origin and avoid a presence at this time that entails fear and considerable risks.
But it is complicated by the closed airspace.
While the leagues of the countries involved have been put on hold, calm must return to the region.
So that the Finalissima and other friendlies scheduled for those days can be played.
Such as Qatar-Serbia, Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Serbia-Saudi Arabia, Spain-Egypt and Qatar-Argentina.
AFC postpones matches
The Asian Confederation, which kicked off the Asian Cup in Australia on Sunday, said it “continues to closely follow recent developments in the Middle East during this challenging period”.
“The AFC’s top priority remains the welfare and safety of all players, coaches, referees and fans.”
“In this regard, we are in close and regular contact with the Iranian women’s national team and their referees on the Gold Coast, and we offer them our full support and assistance,” he notes.
The AFC has postponed the first leg matches of the Elite Champions League Round of 16 in the West region.
They were initially scheduled for this Monday and Tuesday.
As well as the first leg of the Champions League 2 and Challenge quarterfinals with teams from the West Region.
Originally scheduled to be played between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Matches involving clubs from the East Region in all AFC club competitions will take place as originally scheduled (Filed as: Finalissima at risk).
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“The AFC will continue to closely monitor this rapidly evolving situation and remains steadfast in its commitment to ensure the safety of all players, teams, officials and fans,” it adds.
And in the not so immediate term, Iran’s situation arises with respect to the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The Azerbaijani team, which was drawn in Group G with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, has to play all its matches in the United States.
FIFA and the rest of the soccer organizations are for the moment opting for prudence and caution.
It is too early to make any major decisions, although, if the conflict continues, it should not take long at least as far as the Finalissima is concerned (Filed as: Finalissima at risk).
With information from EFE
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