The President of UEFA, Aleksander Čeferin, has warned that Italy could lose its role as co-host of the UEFA Euro 2032 if urgent upgrades are not made to its football infrastructure.
Italy is due to stage the tournament alongside Turkey, but concerns over the condition of its stadiums have raised doubts about its readiness to deliver on hosting responsibilities.
The country’s football authorities have been given until October to submit at least five stadiums that meet UEFA’s required standards for the competition.
Čeferin, speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, explained that while Euro 2032 will go ahead as scheduled, Italy’s participation as a host nation is not guaranteed if infrastructure demands are not met.
He also pointed out that the issue goes beyond football administration, suggesting that Italian political leaders must address the broader challenges affecting stadium development. According to him, Italy currently lags behind many European countries in terms of football infrastructure.
The UEFA president added that former Italian Football Federation chief Gabriele Gravina should not be held responsible for the situation, despite earlier support for him before his resignation became public.
With the deadline approaching, Italy’s hopes of co-hosting Euro 2032 now depend on swift improvements to its stadium facilities. Failure to meet UEFA’s requirements could see matches moved away from the country, dealing a significant blow to its football standing.
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