UEFA have denied reports Rome is in danger of having the Champions League Final reassigned to another city.
There were rumours the Olimpico could be stripped of the hosting duties on May 27, 2009 after crowd trouble and “insufficient organisation” in Chelsea’s visit to Roma.
It was confirmed today that investigations have been opened into the use of fireworks and obstruction by spectators of the exits during the match on November 4, but that doesn’t mean assigning the Final to another stadium.
“I don’t know who put around such ridiculous rumours,” commented UEFA spokesman William Gaillard.
Italy’s FIGC director Demetrio Albertini also noted there was no risk of the Olimpico losing the Final.
“The security will be examined and prepared in every detail so that this will be the best Final ever.”
Olympique Marseille are also under investigation after fans threw missiles during the trip to Liverpool.
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