The organization of Euro 2020 could be turned upside down because of the coronavirus. - FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

Postponed by a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the next Euro football could well see its new formula questioned. Supposed to take place for the first time in its history in twelve different countries, the competition could indeed undergo modifications in the coming months.

According to the Daily Mail , Spain and Italy are now reluctant to host matches next summer in Bilbao and Rome. Strongly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, the two countries (and their respective federations) fear that the health crisis will continue and would consider negotiating their withdrawal with UEFA. His boss Aleksander Ceferin was never a big fan of this formula decided by Michel Platini at the time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the competition.

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"Euro 2020 should take place between 11 June and 11 July 2021, with the intention of having the same match schedule and the same host cities," said a UEFA spokesman quoted by RMC. However, at this stage, the match schedule has not been officially confirmed. UEFA is in contact with the 12 host cities and further announcements will be made. "

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