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Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

Dublin could still host Euro 2020 games despite uncertainty on spectators

Dublin has reportedly not been ruled out of hosting Euro 2020 games despite uncertainty around spectators being permitted to attend.

The Aviva Stadium is set to host three Group E games, involving Poland, Slovakia and Sweden, as well one of the ties in the knock-out stage.

There is some uncertainty, though, as to whether the Aviva will be in a position to welcome supporters due to travel restrictions and limits on mass gatherings.

An Irish Government spokesman told the PA news agency that assurances on minimum spectator levels could not be currently provided given the state of the pandemic.

But RTE reports that UEFA remains committed to holding Euro 2020 according to the timetable already published.

UEFA has asked for the 12 host cities for their proposals on how many fans they expect to be able to accommodate by Wednesday.

The UK Government has announced plans for a number of test events – including a 21,000 crowd for the FA Cup final on May 15 – with a view to having Wembley full for at least some European Championship games.

Wembley will see England open their Group D campaign against Croatia on June 13, before then welcoming Scotland on June 18 followed by the Czech Republic.

The national stadium is also set to host one last-16 game as well as both the semi-finals and then final on July 11.

On Tuesday, Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was optimistic there would be a “reasonably good number” of supporters at Hampden for matches against the Czechs on June 14 and then Croatia eight days later.

Following the submissions, a meeting will be held on Thursday of the EURO Steering Group, which consists of the 12 national associations and UEFA.

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