Courell confident of extra Euro 2028 fixture as he defends Bonner's role

FAI chief reveals UEFA are likely to hand Ireland a seventh fixture as co-hosts of continental championships

NO QUALMS: FAI Board Member Packie Bonner. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI are “very confident” of adding a seventh game to their hosting roster of the Euro 2028 finals.

Ten venues across the UK and Ireland were proposed to stage the games but UEFA's decision to strip Casement Park in Belfast of matches due to delays subsequently freed up excess fixtures to be absorbed.