President of the conference highlighted that the capital has characteristics that make it a viable choice for the final, such as security, hotel infrastructure and air connectivity
The , located in , is in contention to be the stage for the final of the Americas in 2025. The (CBF) formalized the candidacy with the , with the decision scheduled for November 29th. The governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, is one of the supporters of this initiative.
Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the CBF, highlighted that Brasília has characteristics that make it a viable choice for the final, such as security, hotel infrastructure and air connectivity. Mané Garrincha has hosted large-scale events, including the Confederations Cup in 2013 and the World Cup in 2014, and currently has the capacity to accommodate up to 72,788 spectators.
Conmebol is expected to announce the city chosen for the final at the beginning of next year, which generates expectations among fans and local authorities. Recently, the 2024 Libertadores final took place at the Monumental de Nuñez Stadium, in Buenos Aires, where Botafogo won the title. The possibility of Brasília hosting the 2025 final represents a chance to reaffirm the importance of football in the country’s capital and attract a large audience to celebrate the sport.
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Posted by Luisa dos Santos
