FAI welcomes Euro 2020 multi-host tourney plan

The dream of Ireland hosting European Championship finals football has moved a step closer withconfirmation from UEFA that Euro 2020 will be a multi-host tournament.

The decision to stage the tournament in cities across the continent was welcomed yesterday by the FAI who will be expected to formally express their interest when the bidding process commences next March.

It’s understood that the subject has already been raised in discussions between FAI Chief Executive John Delaney and UEFA President Michel Platini during the latter’s recent visit to Dublin.