GLASGOW has been named as one of three cities at risk of being cut from the Euros schedule.
Sources with knowledge of the tournament have pointed the finger at Glasgow, Bilbao and Dublin as places that could be dropped over risks fans may not be allowed into stadiums in large enough numbers by June, the Associated Press reports.
UEFA reportedly wants stadiums at least half-full for the games.
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But stadia across the continent are empty footballers playing for fans watching from home.
“We’ll see whether or not it’s possible at any point along that road for fans to actually be present to witness the Euros,” Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said yesterday.
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The change would mean Glasgow would miss out on four matches; three games in the group stages and the last 16 encounter. It is thought the games would go to stadia in England where the government is more optimistic fans will be allowed back in to watch matches.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has been in contact with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, said this week “we’re certainly on” for hosting additional games.
UEFA was unable to comment on the reports but in January this year, Mr Čeferin said: "UEFA is committed to holding Euro 2020 in the 12 cities originally planned. The Euro is the flagship competition for national team football in Europe and is a vital source of funding for grassroots and wider football development.
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“I am optimistic that things are highly likely to be very different with regard to the virus as we move closer to the tournament and it is important that we give the host cities and governments as much time as we can to formulate an accurate picture of what will be possible come June and July.
“Fans are such a big part of what makes football special and that is true of the Euro as much as it is of any game. We must allow ourselves the maximum space to allow their return to the stadiums.”
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