UEFA reiterated on Saturday its objective of organizing euro 2020 in the planned format, with 12 European cities as headquarters in June and July.
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A previous press article on Saturday stated that UEFA was in talks to move the tournament entirely to the UK, while groups and fans can freely between countries amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
But a UEFA spokesman told Sky Sports that the plan remained in place seven months before the rescheduled tournament.
“UEFA intends to host EURO 2020 in the format and sites shown earlier this year and we are working hard with all host cities in the preparations.
With at least a dozen stadiums with a capacity for more than 40,000 people in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cardiff, the UK is preferably located to host a tournament like the European Championship at any time.
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As for allowing enthusiasts to attend Euro 2020 matches next summer, things remain highly dubious and can vary from position to job, as long as the tournament doesn’t move to a singles venue.
“Given the uncertainties surrounding COVID, which neither UEFA nor local organizations have overcome, lately it is too early to say whether those June and July matches will have restrictions for enthusiasts or even their organization.
“UEFA’s efforts are lately targeted on making plans a tournament in the 12 venues with supporters.
“Decisions that oppose this plan can be made much earlier, if necessary, but lately there are no plans to replace locations. “
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