The Stadio Artemio Franchi will open its doors to allow Fiorentina fans to watch the Europa Conference League Final against West Ham United.

It is due to kick off in Prague on Wednesday June 7 at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

This is the latest in a growing trend of clubs and local councils choosing to sell tickets to the empty stadium with big screens set up, rather than risk huge crowds gathering in the town squares.

Mayor of Florence Dario Nardella announced the news this afternoon that they too would be giving the all-clear to open the Stadio Franchi during the Conference League Final, with the council covering the cost of policing.

Roma did the same with the Stadio Olimpico in last night’s Europa League semi-final with Sevilla in Budapest, while Inter are working out plans to follow suit for the Champions League Final against Manchester City in Istanbul on June 10.

In all these matches, the demand for tickets has far outstripped the availability, so those left behind want somewhere to experience the moment together.

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