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UEFA Chief Warns Italy: Fix Stadiums or Lose Euro 2032
2 Apr
Summary
- UEFA chief expressed serious concerns over Italy's football infrastructure for Euro 2032.
- Italy's politicians were criticized for the poor state of the nation's stadiums.
- Milan requires a new stadium by 2031 to be considered for hosting Euro 2032.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has issued a stern warning regarding Italy's co-hosting bid for Euro 2032 with Turkey. Ceferin expressed significant concerns about the country's football infrastructure, stating that the tournament will not be held in Italy if substantial improvements are not made.
Ceferin specifically criticized Italian politicians, questioning why the nation possesses one of Europe's worst football infrastructures. This statement comes as the Italian national team faces the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
In Milan, Mayor Giuseppe Sala emphasized the urgency for a new stadium to replace or supplement the San Siro. He confirmed that plans for Inter and AC Milan to build a new venue must be completed by 2031. Failure to meet this deadline will disqualify Milan from consideration for hosting Euro 2032 matches.
