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SFA deny moving from Hampden Park is a done deal

The Scottish Football Association say an option to move away from Hampden Park has not yet been considered, reports BBC Sport. The SFA's lease on the national stadium expires in 2020 and not renewing is one a number of proposals put forward by a consultancy firm.

It would mean taking internationals and cup finals to other venues.

"It is our duty as a governing body to proactively explore all of the options available," said SFA chief executive Stewart Regan.

"It is widely known that the SFA's lease on Hampden Park expires in 2020, indeed this matter was discussed publicly when we launched our Uefa Euro 2020 host bid earlier this year.

"A consultancy firm has been engaged to thoroughly investigate the pros and cons of a number of options, and a briefing note was circulated to the SFA and Hampden Park Limited boards ahead of Uefa's Euro 2020 bid decision.

"I must stress that this process is at a very early stage - no proposals have been put forward or considered, and it is hugely misleading to suggest that the SFA is focusing on whether to move away from Hampden Park.

"Given its historical importance worldwide and its place in Scottish football, Hampden Park remains a key pillar of the national game."

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