What's the cost to Ireland of losing the England v Germany match?

England v Germany should be in Dublin. Or had you forgotten?

The Aviva Stadium was due to host tomorrow’s Euro 2020 second-round clash between England and Germany. Ireland relinquished its position as a Euro 2020 host due to Covid concerns. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

TOMORROW at 5pm, up to half a billion football fans will settle down to watch the greatest sporting event that almost took place in Ireland.

England v Germany in Euro 2020’s Round of 16 should have been beamed across the world from Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, putting Ireland at the forefront of global attention and benchmarking the nation as a serious player as a sports host.