FAI sets sights on hosting 2024 Europa League final

While FAI and Sport Ireland officials had hoped up to the late stages for Uefa to revise their demands downwards, they had privately conceded defeat

Fri, 23 Apr, 2021 - 23:00

John Fallon

The FAI will bid to bring the 2024 Europa League final to the Aviva Stadium following the disappointment of losing its Euro 2020 games.

Ireland’s strict lockdown measures mean it is the only country from the 12 original hosts unable to guarantee a 25% attendance for their matches in June.

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