European soccer’s governing physique will reportedly demand round £275 million ($ 336mn) in compensation to postpone the EURO 2020 event till June 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The staggering sum which UEFA will reportedly demand from its member golf equipment is estimated to cowl the bills of laying aside the European event for 12 months.
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The most important occasion is anticipated to be rescheduled at an emergency UEFA assembly on Tuesday.
The event was scheduled to happen from June 12 to July 12, with this 12 months’s version having a novel format which incorporates matches throughout 12 European cities.
Unique: UEFA need round €300m compensation from leagues/golf equipment for shifting #Euro2020 to summer season 2021. That’s UEFA-estimated value of shifting event as leagues/golf equipment prioritise finishing seasons above different choices @TheAthleticUK #CoronavirusOutbreak https://t.co/cByetHA85X
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) March 16, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak, which has swept the world over, compelled the suspension of all main competitions, together with the UEFA Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
At the moment on an enforced hiatus, the vast majority of European leagues hope to complete their league competitions in Might or June if the scenario surrounding the unfold of the damaging virus improves.
Earlier this week, president of the Italian soccer federation Gabriele Gravina mentioned, “We are going to suggest to UEFA the delay of the European Championship.
“We are going to attempt to get to the top of this championship as a result of it’s fairer and extra right after the various investments and sacrifices of our golf equipment.”
Gravina mentioned he desires the footballing authorities to present extra time for Europe’s home leagues to finish their seasons and preserve the integrity of their respective competitions.
Because it stands, leagues are assessing their choices within the occasion that they’re unable to finish their full fixture checklist earlier than the summer season.
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