Amsterdam ruled out as Champions' League final venue

Holland will be unable to host the Champions League final until they have a stadium with a 70,000 capacity, UEFA have told the Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

Amsterdam ruled out as Champions' League final venue

Holland will be unable to host the Champions League final until they have a stadium with a 70,000 capacity, UEFA have told the Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

The KNVB nominated the Amsterdam ArenA, the biggest stadium in Holland, as a candidate for European club football’s 2010 or 2011 showpiece. However, they have now been informed the ArenA, with a capacity of 51,638 is too small.

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