As Euro 2020 is played in 11 different countries, some players criticize the fact that selections are favored by receiving their opponents at home.
England will play at home at Wembley against Germany in the round of 16 on Tuesday, and can make it to the semi-final and the final there.
It is a new format of the Euro which is not unanimous among the players.
The 2020 edition is played in eleven different countries, a first in the history of the competition.
Among the host countries, some, like Italy, England or Spain, which hosted their national team during the group stage, in front of their supporters.
Others had to cover a lot of kilometers, like the Swiss team, which made two round trips between Rome (Italy) and Baku (Azerbaijan).
Travel that can weigh while matches take place on average every four days.
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"An unfair format"
"This format is unfair," reacted Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen on the evening of the game against Finland in St. Petersburg (2-0 victory).
"All these trips are not good for the body of the players," continued the Belgium defender.
The Red Devils played their three group matches in Russia and Denmark, before joining Sevilla to play their round of 16 against Portugal (1-0 victory).
Long journeys which, however, did not prevent Eden Hazard's partners from winning each time.
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The best-off selection in this Euro 2020 is undoubtedly England. While the English selection played the group stage at home in London, inside Wembley, the "Three Lions" will face Germany for the shock of the round of 16, before potentially finding their backdrop for the last one. square of the competition, including the final. A Euro somewhat at home, in front of his supporters and without much travel to do (only a quarter-final in Rome awaits the English). All these advantages which can favor England in the quest for their first European title.