Russia Set To Be Suspended From UEFA

Russia to be suspended from UEFA after controversially expressing interest in hosting the European Championships in 2028 or 2032.

 

 

Russia and Turkey each submitted late statements of interest just before Wednesday’s 5pm deadline, in what UEFA sees as an openly political move to prevent the UK and Ireland’s joint bid from obtaining hosting rights unopposed.

 

 

As disclosed by Sportsmail, UEFA had been eager to appoint the hosts without a competitive procedure, with the Home Nations bid seen as a foregone conclusion, but Russia’s last-minute move has caused worry at their headquarters in Switzerland.

 

SEE ALSO: See Video Of Popular Apongbon Under Bridge In Lagos On Fire

 

Italy is slated to host the Euros in 2032, and UEFA is planning to push Russia out of the competition. Suspended associations are prohibited from bidding to host events under Article 11 of their constitution.

 

 

Asked if Russia would be allowed to bid for the Euros, a UEFA spokesperson said: 

 

‘The UEFA Executive Committee will remain on standby to convene further extraordinary meetings to reassess the legal and factual situation as it evolves and adopt further decisions as necessary.’

 

 

UEFA had expected to name the Home Nations as hosts as soon as next month, but if Turkey goes through with their application, they may have to wait until next year.