What does the future of football look like? Today’s answer is from UEFA.
Football is closing today! In a video conference, the association presidents of the 55 member countries will be told how to proceed. Anything but a cancellation of the EURO would be a sensation. Precisely because the major event is to be held in 12 different European cities for the first time this year. In view of the current state of emergency in Europe, this is impossible! “It would make sense to implement the postponement,” said ÖFB President Leo Windtner.
Austria test against Turkey is canceled today
How is UEFA deciding today? There are three scenarios: Wait and find a new organizer, box through with ghost games or move (right). A decision will be made around 5 p.m. Sure: All international matches in March that were planned to prepare for the EURO will be canceled without replacement. The hit between Spain and Germany was canceled just yesterday. The Austria test in Vienna against Turkey (March 30th) will also be successful – no stone is left unturned!
The clubs are also hoping for a EURO cancellation today
Today’s decision is a far-reaching one! Then we know how the national leagues are going. If the EURO is canceled, you could play until the summer. As a result of today’s UEFA decision, the Bundesliga meets tomorrow. The Germans also hope for a relocation to the European Championship. “A shift would give us air to continue the game operations in an orderly and appropriate manner,” said Dortmund sports boss Michael Zorc. Bayern boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: “We have to slow down the spread of the virus.” This is only possible with an EM cancellation!
Scenario 1: UEFA is waiting. Given the situation, this measure would only be a delay in the cancellation. It is possible that the EURO will be canceled in 12 countries and that there will be alternatives. Russia lends itself. “We have experience in holding major events,” said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Chernyshenko. Russia was the host nation of the 2018 World Cup.
Scenario 2: UEFA is betting on a ghost championship. That would be the horror scenario for all football fans and players: no fans in the 12 stadiums, just so that UEFA can satisfy their greed for money. Fortunately, the scenario seems unrealistic.
Scenario 3: UEFA postpones the EURO! Then there would be scope in summer to finish playing the national league. When does the EURO take place? Winter 2020 or summer 2021 are possible. Both are not easy: winter would be a disaster for fans and national leagues. World association UEFA wants to host the Club World Cup this summer, it’s about millions – there is a risk of a dispute!
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