9 hours agoRussia wants to host the 2028 European and 2032
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Despite their national team and clubs being suspended from international competitions due to the war in Ukraine, Russia has officially announced its candidacy to host the European Football Championship. The Russian Football Federation, at the end of an Executive Committee meeting, has decided to express its interest in the [...] tournament.
The Russian Football Federation, at the end of an Executive Committee meeting, has decided to express its interest in the 2028 or 2032 tournament.
“We will apply to host the 2028 European Championship and 2032”, board member Sergei Anokhin confirmed on Match TV.
For the 2028 edition, however, it has won the joint candidacy of the United Kingdom and Ireland, while in 2032 it is Italy expected to host the competition.
Russia, in turn, has already hosted the 2018 World Cup.
Russian Federation has not been suspended by U. EFA, despite stopping its teams from playing last month. RFU President Alexander Duukov is also still on the UEFA Executive Committee.
“We need to seize this opportunity to host the European Championship,” Duukov told Match TV Russia.
“will be played at World Cup stadiums, we have already developed infrastructure”, he added.
We reserve the right to make an offer. This option costs nothing. And we can't refuse it, “finished Duukov.
