Twelve Or Thirteen Host Cities For Euro 2020?

Last updated : 30 June 2012 By Covsupport News Service

UEFA Chief Michel Platini's latest idea is for Euro 2020 which Scotland, the Republic Of Ireland and Wales are interested in bidding in. is to have twelve or thirteen host cities.

Plattini speaking at a press conference in Kiev is quoted by the BBC as saying: "The Euros in 2020 could be held all over Europe," said Platini. "It could be either one country and 12 stadiums, or one stadium in 12 or 13 cities."

He added: "This matter will be discussed very seriously. "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.

"We are not going to wait until we know whether Turkey are going to get the Olympics.

"It creates a problem for us. We do have other candidates. Everyone has the possibility to host it.

"It is easier to go from London to Paris or Berlin than Cardiff to Gdansk. It would be four games per venue. It is a great debate.

"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."