Thorny issues await as Euro 2028 bid set for approval

On the ground at Uefa’s headquarters from the FAI will be President Gerry McAnaney, chief operating officer David Courell, and chief executive Jonathan Hill

DERELICT: A general view of Casement Park in Belfast. Pic: PA

Such is the nature of the Budget that just a few giveaways are known for Wednesday but there’ll be no ambiguity about Ireland being anointed with Euro co-hosting status 1500km away in Switzerland.

The Ireland and UK bid has been in the driving seat to stage the 2028 showpiece since being diverted from a World Cup tilt to clear the way for Spain and Portugal to join forces with Morocco, Paraguay and Uruguay.