Ireland off to the Rock for Euro qualifier

Following protracted negotiations with the Gibraltar FA, UEFA have finally given the green light for the Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar to be used for Ireland’s opening Euro 2020 qualifier on March 23.

While the small venue had been successfully used for Gibraltar’s Nations League games, it’s understood that ground improvements, primarily to the floodlighting and media and broadcasting facilities, were required by UEFA before the stadium could be passed fit for the more high-profile European qualifiers this year.