SM
Friday, April 19
Upcoming predictions and previews

Bilbao deny reports they might pull out of hosting Euro 2020 games

:Headline: Bilbao deny reports they might pull out of hosting Euro 2020 games: ID:395955: from db_amp
It had been reported some hosts were getting cold feet due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Spain say they will have "no problem" hosting Euro 2020 matches in Bilbao in the summer of 2021.

It was reported on Wednesday that Spain and Italy had expressed doubts about being able to honour their commitments to host matches because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in those countries.

Twelve cities were due to host matches this summer, but the tournament was postponed by a year because of the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Spanish federation (RFEF) insisted Bilbao, which is due to host three group games and one match in the knockout phase, was in a position to fulfil its hosting commitments.

Pablo Garcia Cuervo, the spokesperson for RFEF, told the PA news agency: "It is no problem for us to play in Bilbao in 2021.

"We think next year people will be able to go into the stadiums like they did two months ago.

"Next year we think will be better and we will be able to play the matches in Bilbao.

"Of course, to play this year would have been impossible but next year, it is not a problem or any trouble. I don't think Rome would have any problems either, and Bilbao is the same."

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said rescheduling Euro 2020 will come at a high cost to his organisation (Niall Carson/PA)

The Italian federation could not immediately be reached for comment.

UEFA said in a statement: "The UEFA EURO 2020 is foreseen to take place between June 11 and July 11 2021 with the intention of having the same match schedule and the same host cities.

"However, at this stage, the match schedule has not been officially confirmed.

"UEFA is in contact with all 12 host cities on the matter and further announcements will be made in due course."

The Football Association remains fully committed to hosting matches at Wembley, including both semi-finals and the final.

amp_article__395955 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2020-04-09 14:14:40:
html db last update - 2021-03-11 16:55:15 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Coronavirus outbreak - Click here for more stories

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .