Boris says Ukraine should host Euro 2028, despite Ireland & UK bid

Johnson described Russian plans to host the 2028 men’s European Championships as 'beyond satire' and recommended the tournament be hosted by Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss arrive in Brussels, Belgium to attend a special meeting of Nato leaders to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Picture date: Thursday March 24, 2022.

Boris Johnson has described Russian plans to host the 2028 men’s European Championships as “beyond satire” and recommended the tournament be hosted by Ukraine, despite the UK and Ireland’s joint bid.

The prime minister was speaking in Brussels, where he was attending a Nato summit addressing Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. On Wednesday, Russia expressed a declaration of interest in hosting the 2028 or 2032 Euros.