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Italy defiant on Euro 2032 stadiums amid UEFA threat
17 Apr
Summary
- Italy's Sport Minister responded firmly to UEFA's Euro 2032 hosting threats.
- Minister noted infrastructure development elsewhere relies on clubs, not public funds.
- Minister highlighted the need for better governance rules within Italian football.
Italy's Minister for Sport, Andrea Abodi, has directly addressed UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin's concerns regarding stadium infrastructure for Euro 2032. Čeferin had previously threatened Italy's co-hosting status, calling the country's facilities "a shame."
Minister Abodi stated that his response to Čeferin was "respectful but firm." He pointed out that in many other countries, infrastructure development is driven by clubs' initiatives and a strong culture of sports facilities, rather than solely by public funding, with Milan serving as a pertinent example.
Beyond the stadium issue, Abodi also commented on the upcoming FIGC Presidential elections. He stressed that robust governance rules, enabling decisive action, are more critical than mere leadership. Abodi suggested that the broader Italian football system, encompassing various components, has collectively failed to advance, rather than placing sole responsibility on individuals like the current FIGC President.
