El president of the UEFA, Alexander Ceferin, has given an interview to BBC Sport In which he has put on the table various questions about this European Championship, which in one way or another, has been special for everything that has been lived.
“No” to another multi-site Eurocup
London, Glasgow, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Saint Petersburg, Seville, Munich, Bak, Rome, Bucharest and Budapest they have been the venues of the current Eurocup. Wembley will be the place to host the last game of the competition. Too many changes and miles for both players and fans.
Ceferin, has ensured that “not” support the celebration of another European Championship with venues in many countries, as the current one due to this problem. “I would not support it anymore. It is too big a challenge. In a way, it is not correct that some teams have to cover more than 10,000 kilometers, while others only have to cover 1,000.“
The idea of a pan-continental celebration on the tournament’s 60th anniversary came from the former UEFA president Michel platini. “It was a format that was decided before I took office and I respect it. It’s an interesting idea, but it’s difficult to implement and I don’t think we’ll do it again.”, explic.
A very interesting final for a special Eurocup
In spite of everything, Ceferin believes that this has been a European Championship “special”. “I will remember it as the beginning of normality and the return of the fans. I have never seen a Euro as exciting as this one, with great games and surprising results”, declar.
He also wanted to talk about the icing on the cake, the final between Italy and England on Sunday. “They are the two best teams. To be a great final. I am looking forward to it. Many Italians live in London and there will be a great atmosphere. To be the light at the end of the tunnel that signals that we are finally reaching the end of this health crisis.” .
I have never seen a Euro as exciting as this
La polmica con New
Neuer was to be investigated by the UEFA because of his barazalete de color arcoris , but this idea was eventually discarded, and although Ceferin says that UEFA’s position on discrimination is “clear”, he claims that it cannot allow the organization to be “dragged into no political fight”.
“UEFA is an organization in which by our statute, we cannot get involved in politics. We punish people if they get involved in politics. We cannot protest against any government. We may have to adapt as times change. With Neuer I’m sure it was the right thing to do to stop the investigation, “he said.
Neuer wearing the rainbow bracelet with Germany.
The Eriksen event
UEFA’s top president also recalled the “terrifying” image of the dans Christian Eriksen collapsing after suffering a paro cardaco in the first game of his team against Finland. “Thank God he’s fine. It was important to show respect for him and the medical team, who reacted fantastic. I’ve seen the Danish players bond even more after that incident. I was touched by Kjaer’s reaction.”, he concluded.
Christian Eriksen with the Danish national team.
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