Clock ticking for Euro 2020: How can the tournament survive the COVID-19 crisis?
Oct 19, 2021
There are more than 150 days before the delayed start of the 2020 European Championships. As Europe is still struggling to control the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of Italy meeting Turkey in the draw-off match in Rome on June 11 seems out of reach. However, despite the uncertainty and concerns about the deterioration of the situation across European countries, and the sharp increase in infection rates in many countries in the past month, UEFA is still working hard to find a safe way to successfully host the game. Sources told ESPN that UEFA has three possible scenarios and formats for the 2020 European Cup.
The final decision on the appearance of the European Cup in 2020 will be reached in mid-March. UEFA internally stated that it is too late to wait until the conference on April 20 to be reorganized and ticket sales issues-if the fans even allow it -Conduct reshaping competitions.
Ninety percent of the tickets were sold before the pandemic, and the source said the number of refunded tickets was only the "lowest", causing trouble for UEFA, rather than imposing restrictions.
At this stage of the pandemic, there are still five months away from the start of the game. It is almost certain that the 2020 European Cup will not be held in front of all the stadiums in the 12 host cities on the continent. The best situation is that the stadium’s full rate does not exceed 70%. If the vaccine launch cannot ensure a return to normal levels before the summer, the capacity of the reserve venue can only reach 30%.
The source said that the third option is extremely unlikely to happen within UEFA. It is a secretly conducted tournament in a country, and each team has a strictly enforced COVID safety bubble. This situation will require the eight Champions Leagues from last season and a larger version of the Europa League, which were held in Portugal and Germany in August last year.
European football is struggling to cope with the pressure of COVID-19. In England, due to the proliferation of active testing, the start of 2021 is generally postponed at all levels of the game. At the same time, in Spain, Barcelona postponed training earlier this week due to two positive cases from the club.
Just last month, UEFA announced the cancellation of the 2021 men's and women's under-17 championships to be held in Cyprus and the Faroe Islands in 20. It is unrealistic to hold youth competitions in the first few months of 2021. "However, after the decision to postpone the 2020 European Championships was made in March last year, the source said that there is no choice at all to cancel this year. It will continue in some form or form, because the financial loss of not doing so will be A lot of damage to the 55 national associations in Europe and UEFA's initiatives and development plans, and all of this depends on the proceeds of major tournaments
Finding a safe and acceptable way to host matches is a major challenge for UEFA.
All host cities must submit a plan A and plan B to UEFA by mid-December, outlining their ability to hold games with a capacity of up to 70% or 30%, and indicate whether they can accommodate travel supporters and traffic. Any potential COVID restrictions in June and July.
Despite the fear that certain cities will withdraw from the competition due to the pandemic, all 12 cities have confirmed that they are ready to continue the competition as planned. Once UEFA has decided on the format of the competition, their plan A and plan B will be ready. However, if the pandemic situation does not improve enough for supporters to participate, then finding a capable and suitable country to host a COVID-safe 24 team game will be an unresolved challenge for UEFA.
The source said that there are four possible options, but from a sports or political perspective, none of them are considered to be problem-free. The country must also be able to provide training facilities and accommodation for 24 teams, which makes UEFA almost no realistic candidates.
With the support of the government, if necessary, the English Football Association also prepares to join as the host. Wembley has already scheduled to host seven games, including semi-finals and finals, while Glasgow's Hampden Park will participate in three group matches and sixteen rounds of draws, and may also participate in the UK-wide bubble tournament. However, given that Britain’s infection rate and death rate are among the highest in Europe, coupled with the impact of Brexit, UEFA will find it difficult to host Scotland to sell England.
As each country’s infrastructure and football stadiums are also considering France as the host of the 2016 European Cup and Germany as the host of the 2024 European Cup, France is second only to the United Kingdom in terms of COVID-19 cases, and The country has little enthusiasm for another euro task. At the same time, Germany is another difficult traitor. Germany will focus on hosting the 2024 final.
Russia is the host country of the 2018 World Cup and is the fourth choice. The bubble is limited to the stadiums in St. Petersburg and Moscow. That bubble will contain five suitable venues, but since the country was hit by a two-year global sports ban for doping violations last month, UEFA turned to Russia as the backup host for their model competition. Politically insensitive.
However, moving to a host country is the worst-case scenario, and UEFA is optimistic that it can participate in the 2020 European Championship in a way close to its original form.
Time will prove everything, but time is running out. Next Tuesday is the 150-day countdown to the opening game. The clock is really ticking.
The final decision on the appearance of the European Cup in 2020 will be reached in mid-March. UEFA internally stated that it is too late to wait until the conference on April 20 to be reorganized and ticket sales issues-if the fans even allow it -Conduct reshaping competitions.
Ninety percent of the tickets were sold before the pandemic, and the source said the number of refunded tickets was only the "lowest", causing trouble for UEFA, rather than imposing restrictions.
At this stage of the pandemic, there are still five months away from the start of the game. It is almost certain that the 2020 European Cup will not be held in front of all the stadiums in the 12 host cities on the continent. The best situation is that the stadium’s full rate does not exceed 70%. If the vaccine launch cannot ensure a return to normal levels before the summer, the capacity of the reserve venue can only reach 30%.
The source said that the third option is extremely unlikely to happen within UEFA. It is a secretly conducted tournament in a country, and each team has a strictly enforced COVID safety bubble. This situation will require the eight Champions Leagues from last season and a larger version of the Europa League, which were held in Portugal and Germany in August last year.
European football is struggling to cope with the pressure of COVID-19. In England, due to the proliferation of active testing, the start of 2021 is generally postponed at all levels of the game. At the same time, in Spain, Barcelona postponed training earlier this week due to two positive cases from the club.
Just last month, UEFA announced the cancellation of the 2021 men's and women's under-17 championships to be held in Cyprus and the Faroe Islands in 20. It is unrealistic to hold youth competitions in the first few months of 2021. "However, after the decision to postpone the 2020 European Championships was made in March last year, the source said that there is no choice at all to cancel this year. It will continue in some form or form, because the financial loss of not doing so will be A lot of damage to the 55 national associations in Europe and UEFA's initiatives and development plans, and all of this depends on the proceeds of major tournaments
Finding a safe and acceptable way to host matches is a major challenge for UEFA.
All host cities must submit a plan A and plan B to UEFA by mid-December, outlining their ability to hold games with a capacity of up to 70% or 30%, and indicate whether they can accommodate travel supporters and traffic. Any potential COVID restrictions in June and July.
Despite the fear that certain cities will withdraw from the competition due to the pandemic, all 12 cities have confirmed that they are ready to continue the competition as planned. Once UEFA has decided on the format of the competition, their plan A and plan B will be ready. However, if the pandemic situation does not improve enough for supporters to participate, then finding a capable and suitable country to host a COVID-safe 24 team game will be an unresolved challenge for UEFA.
The source said that there are four possible options, but from a sports or political perspective, none of them are considered to be problem-free. The country must also be able to provide training facilities and accommodation for 24 teams, which makes UEFA almost no realistic candidates.
With the support of the government, if necessary, the English Football Association also prepares to join as the host. Wembley has already scheduled to host seven games, including semi-finals and finals, while Glasgow's Hampden Park will participate in three group matches and sixteen rounds of draws, and may also participate in the UK-wide bubble tournament. However, given that Britain’s infection rate and death rate are among the highest in Europe, coupled with the impact of Brexit, UEFA will find it difficult to host Scotland to sell England.
As each country’s infrastructure and football stadiums are also considering France as the host of the 2016 European Cup and Germany as the host of the 2024 European Cup, France is second only to the United Kingdom in terms of COVID-19 cases, and The country has little enthusiasm for another euro task. At the same time, Germany is another difficult traitor. Germany will focus on hosting the 2024 final.
Russia is the host country of the 2018 World Cup and is the fourth choice. The bubble is limited to the stadiums in St. Petersburg and Moscow. That bubble will contain five suitable venues, but since the country was hit by a two-year global sports ban for doping violations last month, UEFA turned to Russia as the backup host for their model competition. Politically insensitive.
However, moving to a host country is the worst-case scenario, and UEFA is optimistic that it can participate in the 2020 European Championship in a way close to its original form.
Time will prove everything, but time is running out. Next Tuesday is the 150-day countdown to the opening game. The clock is really ticking.
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