Italy’s bid for Euro 2032 gains support from new government

By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:06 AM CST Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 Last Modified: 9:04 AM CST Monday, Nov. 7, 2022

ROME (AP) — The Italian government’s new sports minister has signed a letter to UEFA supporting the country’s bid to host the 2032 European Championship.

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ROME (AP) — The Italian government’s new sports minister has signed a letter to UEFA supporting the country’s bid to host the 2032 European Championship.

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ROME (AP) — The Italian government’s new sports minister has signed a letter to UEFA supporting the country’s bid to host the 2032 European Championship.

“Sustainable, long-term development of Italian sports venues represents one of the government’s priorities,” Andrea Abodi, the minister and the former president of Serie B, said in a statement released by the Italian soccer federation on Monday. “Italy’s candidacy for Euro 2032 represents a fundamental factor in accelerating that process.”

Abodi’s letter will be attached to a preliminary bid dossier due at UEFA next week, which is required to include a statement of support from the government.

FILE - Empty stands are seen ahead of an Europa League group E soccer match between Lazio and Celtic, in Rome's Olympic Stadium, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The Italian government’s new sports minister Andrea Abodi has signed a required letter to UEFA supporting Italy’s bid to host the 2032 European Championships, said a statement released by the Italian soccer federation on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

Final bid dossiers are due in March, with the host to be selected by UEFA in September 2023.

Italy won the Euros as host in 1968 and also organized the 1980 edition won by West Germany — plus four games of Euro 2020.

The last major soccer tournament held entirely in Italy was the 1990 World Cup and many of the country’s stadiums have not been renovated for more than three decades.