Coupe de France: the final will be played at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d’Ascq

The final of the French Football Cup, scheduled for Saturday May 25, will be held at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d’Ascq (North), near Lille, AFP learned from the French Football Federation (FFF). ) THURSDAY.

Traditionally played at the Stade de France, the meeting could not be held there this year, due to work for the Olympic Games.

Candidate for the organization of this final, Lille was expected to be selected by the Federation due to the elimination of Lille in the round of 16 of the competition.