Community Shield: FA considers relocation of pre-season fixture from 2018 onwards

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The FA (Football Association) plans to relocate abroad the Community Shield, the fixture between the winners of the Premier League and of the FA Cup, from 2018 onwards, said the FA's general secretary Alex Horne on 10/08/2014.

The contract tying the FA to Wembley Stadium (capacity 90,000, London) will end in 2018.

"It’s an interesting idea and...

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