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De la Fuente defends Spain in Finalissima debacle

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has broken his silence to defend the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) amid fallout from the collapsed Finalissima between La Roja and Argentina, with the manager placing responsibility for the fixture's collapse on the South American nation. The match, which would have pitted the European champions against the world champions, never materialised despite months of planning.

Argentina claim victory as CONMEBOL chief trolls Spain and UEFA

CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has sensationally declared Argentina "two-time champions" of the Finalissima. The South American chief hit out at Spain and UEFA after the highly anticipated clash between the continental kings was officially scrapped.

Messi's stance revealed after Argentina vs Spain clash called off

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reportedly been left disappointed after the 2026 Finalissima was officially called off. The Inter Miami talisman viewed the showpiece event against Euro 2024 winners Spain as a vital competitive fixture rather than a mere exhibition match. The game was due to take place later this month but has been cancelled due to geopolitical issues.

Messi vs Yamal is off! Argentina & Spain Finalissima cancelled

Football fans will be denied a dream showdown between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal after the 2026 Finalissima between Argentina and Spain was officially cancelled. Following the forced relocation of the fixture from Qatar due to geopolitical issues, a complete breakdown in negotiations saw the Argentinian FA reject multiple UEFA proposals - including a clash at the Bernabeu - leaving the highly anticipated meeting of champions scrapped over unresolvable scheduling conflicts.

Official: the 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina has been cancelled

No luck: it has not been possible to find a solution regarding the dispute over the match between the two continental champions

Spain v Argentina: the Finalissima in Milan? San Siro has only one rival

The venue for the match between the European champions and the South American champions is yet to be decided

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Chengdu Rongcheng FC	4	3	1	0	14	5	9	10	W D W W
2	Chongqing Tongliang Long	4	2	2	0	5	3	2	8	W D W D
3	Yunnan Yukun	4	2	0	2	9	5	4	6	L W L W
4	Liaoning Tieren	4	2	0	2	5	5	0	6	W W L L
5	Shenzhen Peng City	4	2	0	2	7	8	-1	6	W L W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

W
D
W
W

Chongqing Tongliang Long

W
D
W
D

Yunnan Yukun

L
W
L
W

Liaoning Tieren

W
W
L
L

Shenzhen Peng City

-1

W
L
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Europa League tickets?

Aside from the UEFA Europa League final, you cannot buy tickets for Europa League matches directly through UEFA themselves. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. Capacity is always limited for these Europa League knockout matches and demand often exceeds available allocation.

Will I be able to buy Europa League tickets through secondary sites?

In addition, fans can purchase Europa League tickets on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. StubHub is a legitimate merchant in the ticket resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets. StubHub's website guarantees that you will get tickets in time for the event you are attending and a valid ticket for entry.

Where is the 2025 Europa League Final being played?

The 2025 Europa League final will take place at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on Wednesday, March 21. The stadium, which opened in 2013 and replaced the old San Mames venue, is home to Athletic Club Bilbao and has a capacity in excess of 50,000. Last year it staged the UEFA Women's Champions League final, with Barcelona beating Lyon 2-0.

The 2025 Europa League winners will gain a place in the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, if they have not qualified via their domestic competition. They will also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup.