Euro 2020: Pros and Cons of Hosting Tournament in 10 Cities
The players receive limited training time and clock up thousands of air miles to combat on the field. Many believe the further into the tournament teams go, the more zombie-like they'll become, creating a final between two exhausted sets of players.Some travelling fans consider the European Championships as a holiday. They save up, travel and don't just go for one game, but for three, four even five in a two-week period. It's a wonderful way to soak up a major tournament while combining it with a family occasion, but has that opportunity gone now.
The English Football Association has already stated its ambition for London’s Wembley Stadium to host the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020, while rival bids are expected from Berlin, Istanbul, Madrid and Rome. PA Sport reports that two cities with smaller-capacity stadiums will be among the 13 chosen as Euro 2020 hosts in an effort to broaden the reach of the tournament. UEFA is believed to have given the go-ahead to two host cities with a stadium capacity as low as 30,000, while 10 stadiums will have a 50,000 minimum capacity and four of those hosting the quarter-finals will need grounds holding at least 60,000 fans. The stadium that hosts the two semi-finals and final will have to be able to seat more than 70,000. A general age limit of 72 at the time of election/appointment was also deemed appropriate for members of all FIFA bodies. The 76-year-old Sepp Blatter is currently engaged in his fourth mandate as FIFA president.Platini added: “We are just thinking about it. I have said 12 or 13 host cities, it could be 24 or 32. In these days of cheap air travel anything is possible.
“It is the political decision that needs to be made. We wouldn’t have to build stadiums or airports. That could be important in an economic crisis.Platini confirmed a final decision would be taken in January or February next year.
Turkey, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have also formally declared an interest in hosting Euro 2020. Platini confirmed a final decision would be taken in January or February next year.
"This matter will be discussed very seriously," he added. "We will have a great debate about 2020 and discuss the pros and cons. "It's an idea I feel really passionate about, it will be a lot easier from a financial perspective.
Dublin is amongst the cities tipped to host group games.
Infantino said: "The matches of the Euro will be split into 13 packages - 12 cities who will have three group stage matches and one knock-out round match and one city will host the two semi-finals and final.
The players receive limited training time and clock up thousands of air miles to combat on the field. Many believe the further into the tournament teams go, the more zombie-like they'll become, creating a final between two exhausted sets of players.Some travelling fans consider the European Championships as a holiday. They save up, travel and don't just go for one game, but for three, four even five in a two-week period. It's a wonderful way to soak up a major tournament while combining it with a family occasion, but has that opportunity gone now.
The English Football Association has already stated its ambition for London’s Wembley Stadium to host the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020, while rival bids are expected from Berlin, Istanbul, Madrid and Rome. PA Sport reports that two cities with smaller-capacity stadiums will be among the 13 chosen as Euro 2020 hosts in an effort to broaden the reach of the tournament. UEFA is believed to have given the go-ahead to two host cities with a stadium capacity as low as 30,000, while 10 stadiums will have a 50,000 minimum capacity and four of those hosting the quarter-finals will need grounds holding at least 60,000 fans. The stadium that hosts the two semi-finals and final will have to be able to seat more than 70,000. A general age limit of 72 at the time of election/appointment was also deemed appropriate for members of all FIFA bodies. The 76-year-old Sepp Blatter is currently engaged in his fourth mandate as FIFA president.Platini added: “We are just thinking about it. I have said 12 or 13 host cities, it could be 24 or 32. In these days of cheap air travel anything is possible.
“It is the political decision that needs to be made. We wouldn’t have to build stadiums or airports. That could be important in an economic crisis.Platini confirmed a final decision would be taken in January or February next year.
Turkey, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have also formally declared an interest in hosting Euro 2020. Platini confirmed a final decision would be taken in January or February next year.
"This matter will be discussed very seriously," he added. "We will have a great debate about 2020 and discuss the pros and cons. "It's an idea I feel really passionate about, it will be a lot easier from a financial perspective.
Dublin is amongst the cities tipped to host group games.
Infantino said: "The matches of the Euro will be split into 13 packages - 12 cities who will have three group stage matches and one knock-out round match and one city will host the two semi-finals and final.
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