Platini says EURO 2020 will be a 'EURO for Europe'May 24, 2013 - 20:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turning to UEFA EURO 2020, which will be staged in 13 European cities, UEFA President Michel Platini pledged that "this will be a 'EURO for Europe' … 53 national associations, 24 national teams qualifying for the final round, 13 countries, and one single language: football. "For a number of countries, this project represents a unique opportunity to host EURO matches. It is also a fantastic opportunity for national associations to finally set about acquiring a true national stadium that is worthy of the name … Finally, it will also be an opportunity for people who cannot travel to the countries that generally host such events to be able to experience those intense moments of shared emotion at home. Fans won't have to go to the EURO; the EURO will come to them." Before then, UEFA EURO 2016 in France, Mr Platini said, also promised passion, friendship and fine football – "an event not to be missed", UEFA official website reported. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |