Aviva Stadium to host 2024 Europa League final

'This is really positive news, not just for Dublin but for Ireland as we prepare to host such a major football event and showcase the Aviva Stadium and Irish hospitality to the world in 2024.'

Helton and Radamel Falcao Garcia of FC Porto lifts the UEFA Europa League trophy after beating SC Braga at the Aviva Stadium in 2011. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

The 2024 Europa League final will take place at the Aviva Stadium, the FAI have announced.

Following talks with UEFA’s Executive Committee in London last weekend, it was decided that the Dublin venue will host the decider which was last played at Lansdowne Road in 2011 when Porto beat fellow Portuguese side Braga 1-0.