Has the UEFA Champions League final outgrown Europe? Is it only a matter of time before club football's biggest game is staged in the United States, the Middle East, or even further afield?

Last week, Juan Emilio Roa, the commercial director of South American confederation CONMEBOL, stated that discussions about hosting the Copa Libertadores outside of South America have taken place, primarily to capitalize on commercial opportunities. Still, UEFA's issue is becoming a practical one rather than commercial or financial.

Despite the prestige of hosting the final, plus the potential financial boost for the local economy of the chosen city, UEFA announced last week that only Munich has submitted a bid to host the 2028 final, while only London and Barcelona have entered the race for the

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