Turkey's withdrawal left road clear for winning bid
And there was us presuming Ireland’s only stroll in October would be against Gibraltar.
Next Tuesday morning in Uefa’s headquarters overlooking Lake Geneva, the serene surroundings in the air will be punctured by the FAI euphoria of Ireland gaining a European victory.
The reality, of course, is that the success of the tilt was harnessed by the behemoth that is the English FA.
They alone could have sealed the bid as a standalone entity, their abundance of stadia and transport networks offering Uefa the security and income they crave.
Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Northern Ireland sit vey much as the minority partners in the arrangement.
Once Uefa suggested they reroute their energies from the 2030 World Cup quest to accommodate a clear corridor for Spain and Portugal to team up with nations in other confederations, Turkey didn’t stand a chance of usurping the UK and Irish proposal.
Here’s some of the key questions and answers about the concept and what is to unravel over the protracted period of almost five years.
Why did Turkey withdraw their proposal on Wednesday to leave the UK and Ireland as the single bidder for 2028?
Try as they have for several tournaments, the Turks were fighting a losing battle on their own. Coalescing with Italy for the 2032 version presents a feasible chance of being looked favourably upon by the Uefa suits.
What happens next Tuesday?
Uefa will confirm the successful bidders for their next two men’s Euros, 2028 and 2032.
Delegations from all bidders will give presentations to members of Uefa’s executive committee. This is the 20-member supreme body of the umbrella organisation, including president Aleksander Čeferin, and once had a certain John Delaney among its number until his demise
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