Ian Mallon: No hope of winning, but rival Russia Euros bid can tie Uefa in legal knots

It was thought a UK and Ireland bid had a clear run at Euro 2028, but there has been a late move by Russia

The UEFA headquarters in Nyon,  Photo  FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images

IF CONFIRMED and Russia enters a bid to rival Ireland and UK for Euro 2028, then UEFA and the British and Irish associations have only themselves to blame.

Reports from Russia that the Russian Football Union (RFU) has agreed to support a bid for the 2028 or 2032 competitions suggests that such a bid has now been entered, with Uefa to release a statement later today.