Belfast to host 2021 UEFA Super Cup

UEFA confirmed the news on Tuesday evening that the Champions League winners and Europa League winners would face off in Belfast in two years time.

The Irish FA tweeted: "The Irish Football Association is delighted to announce the 2021 @UEFA Super Cup will be hosted at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park.

The success for the association follows extensive lobbying by both Irish FA President David Martin and Irish FA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson allied to a strong bid from the association to UEFA to host the game.

Patrick Nelson said: “This is fantastic news for everyone at the association, the city of Belfast and Northern Ireland as a whole.

“This confirms that, like us, UEFA believes the National Football Stadium is a compact world class venue capable of hosting high profile international and club matches. It is a huge feather in our cap.

“I would like to congratulate everyone who contributed to the bid, and in particular bid leader Craig Stanfield, for putting together a compelling proposition for UEFA.”