20/09/2013 16:54
Yerevan among cities bidding to host Euro 2020
The UEFA Executive Committee has confirmed the list of member associations that have declared an interest in hosting matches at the 2020 UEFA European Championship, UEFA said on its website.
"We are extremely proud to see the huge interest in the bidding process, with more than half of our member associations willing to host matches at UEFA EURO 2020," said UEFA President Michel Platini. "The finals will be a great celebration of football across the European continent, and the 60th anniversary edition will be truly special, by really coming to the doorstep of all football fans."
The final tournament will be staged in 13 cities across Europe, following a decision taken by the UEFA Executive Committee in January 2013.
Yerevan is among the cities bidding to host Euro 2020.
The appointment of the host cities by the UEFA Executive Committee will take place on Sept 25, 2014.