Minsk Posted 25 January, 2013 Share Posted 25 January, 2013 (edited) So, Euro 2020 is going to be held in 13 different counties. Whoever the host nations are will not qualify automatically. but will get to play at least 2 of their group matches in their own country. Obviously, the fact there will be so many countries means lots of travelling for anyone wanting to take in numerous matches. However, I don't thik it is a terrible idea to do this - as a one off. Although I do think they should, as far as possible, make the 13 countries ones that would never stand a chance of hosting the tournament either in their own right or partnered with another country (ala Poland/Ukraine). Countries like: N. Ireland, Wales, Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria and, yes, Belarus. What are your thoughts? Edited 25 January, 2013 by Minsk Added more countries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 January, 2013 Share Posted 25 January, 2013 Seems a good idea to me. It's madness for a country in a new area to invest silly money on white elephant stadia in an attempt to out-trump their neighbours. So yes, share it around. Odd caveat only allowing cities with two airports to host a match, one per country on the other hand is fair. Only Wembley will fit for England. Glasgow is out, so is Cardiff. Munich too..... Should mean great demand for tickets, no need for stupid infrastructure projects and a final set piece in a chosen venue. It sounds as though Turkey will get it, fair enough. Just better hope Greece don't get to the final.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 27 January, 2013 Share Posted 27 January, 2013 Odd caveat only allowing cities with two airports to host a match, one per country on the other hand is fair. I believe it was two airports or one airport with 2 separate terminals - allowing for the two countries fans to be kept apart. Cardiff will be out but think Glasgow will be okay (they have 2 terminals I believe), Manchester has 3 terminals so will be okay as well, but as only one stadium per country will be used, Wembley will be chosen by the FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 January, 2013 Share Posted 27 January, 2013 I kind of like the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 27 January, 2013 Share Posted 27 January, 2013 Impressed with the idea, not sure if I would want it for every Euro tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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