EVERYTHING was set for a sporting summer extravaganza.
But with the coronavirus pandemic raging around the globe, Euro 2020 is in doubt following the suspension of almost every domestic football league in Europe.
Euro 2020 could be put back a year in order to complete the domestic seasonCredit: AFP
The Premier League and EFL have postponed all fixtures until at least April 3, but there are doubts over whether the season will be completed.
When is Euro 2020 scheduled to start?
THIS summer’s showpiece is a chance for England to end 54 years of hurt.
The Three Lions last won a major trophy in the 1966 World Cup – and put in an encouraging display two years ago in Russia.
Kick-off in the first game is scheduled for Friday, June 12.
It features Italy vs Turkey and will be held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
After exactly a month of competition, things then come to a head with the final at Wembley on July 12.
Will it be cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak?
ONE of the major issues facing the organisers is the tournament being held over 12 different European countries.
Mass travel is being restricted during the pandemic and as such the competition is under threat of postponement.
Uefa bigwigs are meeting on Tuesday, March 17 and a further update is expected then – but as of March 16, the Euros are still ON.
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome is set host four matches, and the Italian FA are set to ask for the tournament to be postponed.
Uefa executive committee member, Michele Uva, told RAI: “We are at the waiting stage.
“We are monitoring country by country, and football must follow the orders of the individual countries.
“The sporting path will only be closed if the situation gets worse.”
Keep with us here on SunSport where we’ll be bringing you up to date news from Uefa’s briefings on Tuesday, where an announcement is expected on the Euros status.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
