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Updated / Wednesday, 7 Apr 2021
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Ireland will not feature at Euro 2020, but it is hoped some games will remain in Dublin
UEFA has been told by the Football Association of Ireland and the government that no assurances can be provided on spectators attending Euro 2020 games in Dublin, putting hopes of hosting matches in the country in serious doubt.
The 12 host cities, including Dublin, submitted their plans today on what number of fans could attend matches in their stadiums.
UEFA says that details will be announced following the examination of the submissions.
Football s European governing body UEFA had told RTÉ Sport that it remains committed to holding Euro 2020 according to the timetable already published, that is between the 11 June and 11 July this year.
Updated: April 7, 2021, 9:10 pm
The FAI has been unable to give assurances over minimum spectator levels for Euro 2020 fixtures at the Aviva Stadium (Brian Lawless/PA)
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Dublin’s status as one of the Euro 2020 finals hosts has been thrown into doubt after the Football Association of Ireland was unable to provide assurances on minimum spectator levels.
The Aviva Stadium is due to stage three Group E games involving Slovakia, Poland and Sweden, and a last-16 tie.
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BREAKING NEWS: Dublin faces being stripped of their Euro 2020 matches after Irish FA admit they CAN T offer assurances of allowing 25% capacity crowds in. with England on standby to host their games
12 Euro 2020 host cities had to confirm to UEFA today they could host 25% capacities at their stadiums in the tourbament that takes place in June and July
The Football Association of Ireland has said it cannot guarantee the figure
UEFA will now have to decide if it gives Dublin more time or strips it of its games
The four matches may be reallocated and England is a possible location