The Italian authorities’s new sports activities minister has signed a letter to UEFA supporting the nation’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 previous president of Serie B, mentioned in a press release launched by the Italian soccer federation on Monday. “Italy’s candidacy for Euro 2032 represents a fundamental factor in accelerating that process.” Abodi’s letter can be connected to a preliminary bid file due at UEFA subsequent week, which is required to incorporate a press release of help from the federal government.

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

Italy received the Euros as host in 1968 and likewise organized the 1980 version received by West Germany — plus 4 video games of Euro 2020.

The final main soccer event held solely in Italy was the 1990 World Cup and lots of the nation’s stadiums haven’t been renovated for greater than three a long time.

UEFA may also resolve the host for the 2028 Euros subsequent 12 months.

There is a joint U.Ok.-Ireland bid for 2028, whereas Turkey is bidding for both 2028 or 2032, with Italy centered solely on 2032.

Russia had beforehand introduced a declaration of curiosity for 2028 or 2032 however has since been faraway from the method due to the conflict in Ukraine.

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