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'If two Azerbaijani teams came to London nobody would complain' - UEFA president hits back at Europa League criticisms

The popularity of English clubs across Europe is being damaged by complaints over the decision to hold the Europa League final in Azerbaijan, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

The European governing body was widely criticised by fans and pundits for its choice to host the final in Baku, which saw Chelsea beat Premier League rivals Arsenal 4-1 to lift the trophy for the second time.

Ticketing and travel issues prevented many supporters from attending the game, with the showpiece final ultimately played out in front of a sparsely populated Baku Olympic Stadium.