Israel proposes to host the European Cup matches ... and the crucial stages in the Champions League
Israel has proposed to the European Football Association (UEFA) to host the European Cup matches in June and July, in addition to matches in the Champions League and European League (Europa League) competitions, in the event that the Corona virus imposes matches behind closed doors in European stadiums, according to what it reported Wed identical sources.
A spokesperson for the Israel Federation of (WEFA) said, "The federation raised with the European organization last week the possibility of Israel hosting some European Cup 2020 matches, which were postponed for a year due to the epidemic and scheduled to be held in 12 countries of the old continent.
Two Israeli officials, Orin Hasson and Rotem Kamer, suggested hosting "the decisive stages of the European Champions League and the Europa League, in the event that the impact of (the epidemic) in Europe does not allow the organization of the June and July matches to be attended by the masses," according to the same source.
According to the Israeli Federation, the president of Slovenian WEFA, Alexander Ceferin, said, "If there is no positive development on the continent in the coming months, the possibility of playing the Champions League (in Israel) will definitely be taken into account."
A spokesman for the European Union confirmed that Israel had "offered Wifa the possibility to use its infrastructure this year if necessary."
He added, "Nevertheless, UEFA intends to organize all of its events, including the club competition finals and the European Cup, in the cities that have already been selected, and is working hard with its partners and stakeholders to ensure this."
Israel is presenting its European football proposition on health grounds, by highlighting the massive vaccination campaign that has so far covered 45 percent of its population in the first phase, in addition to its project for the immune "badge" that will be a condition for entering gyms, concerts, or Restaurants.
Doubts have increased for several weeks about the possibility of holding the European Cup in 12 cities from 12 countries, especially with travel restrictions in Europe and the spread of various mutated types of the Corona virus.
Last January, the president of Bayern Munich, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, hinted that Ceferin was considering establishing the European Cup 2020 in one country, not 12.
Ceferin had previously considered that it was "difficult" for the tournament to remain "spread" across the continent, and that it was better that You gather in one country, such as Russia or Germany, or even in one city.
But the Confederation continues to work to establish the tournament in 12 countries as originally planned.
An official spokesman for him said, "Wifa can confirm that there is an agreement with the 12 cities, and we are currently working on four scenarios: a full stadium, a capacity between 50 to 100 percent with various health measures, 20 to 30 percent of the capacity of the stadium with measures in this regard. Or play matches behind closed doors. "
The Union granted itself until the beginning of April to determine the health measures and measures taken "each city with its own."
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