Europa League winners could earn Champions League place

 Uefa will announce on Friday whether the Europa League winners will be rewarded with a Champions League qualifying spot from 2016.

The move would be designed to boost interest in Europe's secondary club tournament.

The decision follows months of discussions between the European Club Association (ECA) and Uefa officials.  Meanwhile, Berlin's Olympic Stadium has been revealed as the venue for the Champions League final in 2015.

That year's Europa League decider will be at Warsaw's National Stadium, which staged the opening game of Euro 2012.

The Europa League generates far less income and media attention than the Champions League.

The governing body has tried a number of initiatives to increase interest, with previous attempts including the change of name from Uefa Cup to its current title in 2009.

Currently, teams who finish third in their Champions League group drop into the competition.

 The 2015 Europa League winners will qualify for the following season's Champions League, Uefa has confirmed.

The move is designed to boost interest in Europe's secondary club tournament.

The decision at Uefa's Congress follows months of talks between the governing body and the European Club Association.  Meanwhile, Berlin's Olympic Stadium has been revealed as the venue for the Champions League final in 2015, while the Europa League final that year will be held at Warsaw's National Stadium.

The Europa League generates far less income and media attention than the Champions League.

Uefa has tried a number of initiatives to increase interest, with previous attempts including changing its name from Uefa Cup to its current title in 2009.

Currently, teams who finish third in their Champions League group drop into the Europa League.