UEFA denies planning to change format of Euro 2020 after COVID-19 delayed tournament

UEFA has reiterated that it has no plans currently to change the format of Euro 2020 amid reports claiming next summer’s tournament would be moved to Russia.

The tournament was moved by a further 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic, a decision made by the European football’s governing body in March but has so far stood by the 12-city format it had originally devised.

French newspaper Le Parisien had reported earlier this week that installing Russia as sole host for the finals was one option being considered by UEFA, with infection rates rising again across the continent.

UEFA, however, has not ruled out changing the format, but it said in a statement that it currently had no plans to do so.

UEFA intends to hold Euro 2020 in the format and the venues confirmed earlier this year and we are working closely with all host cities on preparations,” the statement reads.

“Given the uncertainties surrounding Covid – over which neither UEFA nor the local organising bodies have control – it is currently too early to say whether those games in June and July will have restrictions either on fans or even their staging.

aaUEFA’s efforts are currently focused on planning for a tournament in all 12 venues with fans.

“Decisions that run counter to that plan could be made much nearer the time if necessary but there are presently no plans to change any venue,” the statement adds.

Amsterdam, Baku, Bilbao, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Munich, Rome, and St Petersburg are amongst the cities due to host matches for the competition.

The final is due to be played on 11 July 2021.

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