UEFA have selected Wembley to host the 2011 Champions League Final ahead of Allianz Arena in Munich and The Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Lord Triesman of the FA said "We are delighted that UEFA have chosen Wembley Stadium to stage the Champions League Final in 2011," he said. "This is fantastic news for London and the UK and is acknowledgement of Wembley's ranking alongside the very best football stadiums in the world.
"Wembley is a stadium for the big games and has a unique history that is sure to inspire Europe's finest players."
The news means that Arsenals Emirates Stadium can no longer stage the 2011 UEFA Cup Final, that will now be held at Dublin's Lansdowne Road. The competitions conclusion will be renamed the Europa League Final.
Wembley Stadium To Host 2011 Champions League Final
29 Jan 2009
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Shame Arsenal did not get the Europa final, they will not be qualifying for the Champions League anymore, they might have had home advantage in 2011.
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