Official accreditation of Rome among the host cities of "Euro 2020"

The European Football Association "UEFA" today confirmed its "full" approval of the city of Rome among the host cities of the European Cup 2020 finals postponed to next summer due to the Corona virus, after the Italian capital provided guarantees that "no less than 25%" of the audience will attend the Olympic Stadium. And she was the one who threatened to lose hosting her four matches in the continental championship.

"The authorities have ensured that at least 25% of the capacity of the stadium will be filled," UEFA said, adding, "As a result, UEFA considers that Roma are fully confirmed as the host of the tournament."

"Fans who have tickets for matches in Rome should know that no exemptions will be granted for any travel restrictions that will be applied at that time, for people coming from outside Italy," he added.

Despite the health situation due to the "Covid-19" virus, the European Commission imposed the mass attendance of the European Cup matches, a condition not to withdraw the organization of matches from the cities concerned with hosting.

Only three of the 12 cities that were initially selected are still threatening to withdraw the organization for not providing assurances of the presence of fans in the stadiums, namely Bilbao (Spain), Dublin (Ireland) and Munich (Germany). A final decision is expected next Monday during the committee meeting. European Union executive "UEFA".

The European Cup was scheduled to be held last summer in 12 cities from 12 countries, but the Corona virus caused a year to be postponed, to be held between June 11 and July 11 next.

Rome hosts Italy's group stage matches, where Turkey, Switzerland and Wales meet at the opening, in addition to a quarter-final match.

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