Russia & Turkey declare interest in hosting Euro 2028 or 2032

Russia have declared an interest in rivalling the Ireland and the UK for Euro 2028 despite their current ban from international football

The Luzhniki Stadium is the national stadium of Russia (Tim Goode/PA)

Russia have declared an interest in rivalling the UK and Ireland for the right to host Euro 2028 despite their current ban from international football.

Russian clubs and national teams are currently suspended by FIFA and UEFA over the country’s invasion of Ukraine, pending the outcome of an appeal by the Football Union of Russia to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.