{"id":131963,"date":"2023-10-10T15:40:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=131963"},"modified":"2023-10-10T15:40:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:40:27","slug":"why-are-man-utd-chelsea-arsenal-and-liverpool-not-hosting-games-at-euro-2028-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/why-are-man-utd-chelsea-arsenal-and-liverpool-not-hosting-games-at-euro-2028-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool not hosting games at Euro 2028? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
The UK and Ireland have had their bid to host the 2028 Euros confirmed in a Switzerland<\/strong> ceremony today. <\/p>\n The British Isles bid was unopposed after Turkey pulled out to instead focus on a joint pitch with Italy for Euro 2032.<\/p>\n While host nations are usually given a bye in terms of qualifying for the tournament, there is talk that all five nations could be made to qualify this time round – with two 'backstop' qualification spots available for those who miss out.<\/p>\n Euro 2028 will be held over five countries – England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland – the host stadiums were announced in April.<\/p>\n Wembley Stadium in London is expected to host the final and is one of six English stadiums included on the announced list.<\/p>\n Also making the cut are Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in NorthLondon, Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Everton's new home at Bramley-Moore Dock and St James' Park in Newcastle.<\/p>\n Rounding out the list of chosen venues are Hampden Park in Glasgow, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, a newly redeveloped Casement Park – which will now hold over 34,000 – in Belfast andAviva Stadium in Dublin.<\/p>\n Cardiff are vying to host the opening game, and ex-Wales captain Gareth Bale – who attended the announcement ceremony in Nyon – said: "As a Welshman, I would love for Cardiff to host the opening match."<\/p>\n But some fans have raised questions over why some of the most famous venues in English football have been rejected – Manchester United's Old Trafford, Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, Anfield in Liverpool and Arsenal's Emirates have all not been selected to host.<\/p>\n The reason for Anfield andStamford Bridge missing out is due to the fact that their respective pitch sizes do not meet Uefa regulations for international tournaments.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Emirates Stadium was rejected in place of Spurs' brand-new arena as the capital's chosen site – alongside Wembley.<\/p>\n And United's iconic 'Theatre of Dreams' will not be included after the owners discussed plans to renovate the stadium in the off-season with the FA.<\/p>\n The Glazers are yet to conclude their strategic review as they wrangle over the sale of the club to either Sheikh Jassim of Qatar or Ineos' Sir Jim Ratcliffe – reported to be the richest man in Britain.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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