(Reuters) – European Championship winners Italy will face Copa America champions Argentina on June 1 in London, Europe’s soccer governing physique UEFA and its South American counterpart CONMEBOL stated on Wednesday.
The recreation, entitled the “Finalissima”, was agreed in September, quickly after UEFA and CONMEBOL strongly opposed FIFA’s plans for a biennial World Cup.
“There is an extended custom of cooperation between UEFA and CONMEBOL, as may very well be witnessed over time with competitions such because the Artemio Franchi Trophy and the Intercontinental Cup,” UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin stated in a press release.
“It is with nice satisfaction that we’re relaunching such a prestigious nationwide crew trophy to the delight of soccer lovers throughout the globe.”
Both groups upset the house aspect in the finals as Italy beat England at Wembley in July whereas Argentina ended a 28-year trophy drought once they defeated Brazil on the Maracana.
The confederations have additionally signed an prolonged Memorandum of Understanding lasting till June 30, 2028, and they’re going to share a London workplace next year.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru, enhancing by Ed Osmond)
