"UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain game known as Finalissima this month even as the emirate is targeted by Iranian missiles in the widening Middle East war started by Israel and the United States. At present, there are no alternative venues being considered, UEFA said on Thursday about the scheduled March 27 game in Doha between the reigning champions of South America and Europe."
"Qatar has close relations with UEFA. Its top soccer official Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain, is a member of the UEFA executive committee. Discussions are ongoing with the local organizers who have made a huge effort to m"
UEFA is proceeding with hosting the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain in Doha on March 27, despite Qatar facing Iranian missile strikes amid widening Middle East tensions. No alternative venues are currently being considered, though a final decision will be made by the end of the following week. The match will take place at Lusail Stadium, which hosted the 2022 World Cup final. Qatar maintains close ties with UEFA through its soccer official Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA executive committee member. Discussions continue with local organizers regarding the event's security and logistics.
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