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 | | Resolved: Euro 2020 spread throughout the Old Continent7.12.2012 |
UEFA official stated that the Euro 2020 will be held in several cities scattered across the continent.
The decision was taken today at a meeting of the Executive Committee in Lausanne.
This means that there is no country or group of countries to take the role of host.
FA had already proposed the final of the first of its kind European Championship to be played at "Wembley".
The news means that Wales, Scotland and Ireland will be able to host some of the matches, as the three countries had expressed a similar desire to UEFA.
"Today have been taken some important decisions," said the General Secretary of the headquarters Gianni Infantino. "Euro 2020 will be held across the continent in several major cities. It is completely initial idea of ​​UEFA president Michel Platini. The decision was very well received by all national associations, "he added.
Only Turkey has opposing of the decision after the local federation was formally submitted a request to host the tournament after eight years.
The format of the Euro 2020 and the number of cities where matches will be played, subject to adjustment by the Committee of UEFA national teams.
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