Euro 2020: Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms UK offer to host extra games
Tournament is due to be hosted across 12 different countries, with both semi-finals and the final at Wembley - but with Covid restrictions still affecting everyone, UEFA is considering other options to limit travel; Government has also backed a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Boris Johnson has confirmed the UK has offered to host extra Euro 2020 games this summer - and says talks between ministers and UEFA continue as organisers try to find a solution due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The tournament is due to be hosted across 12 different countries, with both semi-finals and the final at Wembley - but with Covid restrictions still affecting everyone, UEFA is considering other options to limit travel.
Speaking to The Sun, Boris Johnson says Britain is ready to take on extra games - and cites the rollout of the vaccines as a big reason behind his confidence.
The paper also goes on to claim the UK Government has backed a joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup with the Prime Minister saying it is the "right time" to "bring football home".
A feasibility study is under way and will continue before the formal bidding process begins next year.
The English FA said on Twitter that it welcomed "the Government's pledge of £2.8m towards a potential bid" for the 2030 World Cup.
The tournament is due to be hosted across 12 different countries, with both semi-finals and the final at Wembley - but with Covid restrictions still affecting everyone, UEFA is considering other options to limit travel.
Speaking to The Sun, Boris Johnson says Britain is ready to take on extra games - and cites the rollout of the vaccines as a big reason behind his confidence.
The paper also goes on to claim the UK Government has backed a joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup with the Prime Minister saying it is the "right time" to "bring football home".
A feasibility study is under way and will continue before the formal bidding process begins next year.
The English FA said on Twitter that it welcomed "the Government's pledge of £2.8m towards a potential bid" for the 2030 World Cup.
A joint-statement released by the FA and the football associations of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland on Monday evening read: "The football associations and Government partners of the UK and Ireland are delighted that the UK Government has committed to support a prospective five-association bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
