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Lol exactly.
Cities applied to host games. Some won the process, some didn’t. Some won the bid to host games in their country but didn’t even qualify (Romania and Azerbaijan). Everyone knew this would be the format for the competition when it was decided back in 2012 or whatever. I personally hate this format and it’s typical UEFA garbage but that’s another story for another day.
Cities applied to host games. Some won the process, some didn’t. Some won the bid to host games in their country but didn’t even qualify (Romania and Azerbaijan). Everyone knew this would be the format for the competition when it was decided back in 2012 or whatever. I personally hate this format and it’s typical UEFA garbage but that’s another story for another day.
How come you guys haven't sneaked your way into the Euros like you did with the Eurovision song contest? @Bianconero_Aus
It's not so much about those who have the home pitch advantage, as it is about teams that are way too disadvantaged. Previously, with one host, teams did travel from one city in the host country to another, but this time some teams have extremely badly planned schedule.
Switzerland, for example, played in Azerbaijan, then in Rome for the 2nd match, then Azerbaijan once again and if they end up 2nd in the group they will have to travel from Azerbaijan to Amsterdam. If they make the quarters back to Azerbaijan once again, and if they make the semis they travel from Baku to London.
Poland are also in a similar situation. If they make the semis as runner-ups it's: Russia-Spain-Russia-Denmark-Russia-England.
Switzerland, for example, played in Azerbaijan, then in Rome for the 2nd match, then Azerbaijan once again and if they end up 2nd in the group they will have to travel from Azerbaijan to Amsterdam. If they make the quarters back to Azerbaijan once again, and if they make the semis they travel from Baku to London.
Poland are also in a similar situation. If they make the semis as runner-ups it's: Russia-Spain-Russia-Denmark-Russia-England.
What was the criteria to decide what country hosts all their home games at home? It almost looks like protecting the big countries. Netherlands had failed to qualify to any national tournament after 2014. Italy failed to qualify to last World Cup (they lost the away game in playoff). Now here they are getting huge home advantage to get the protection. Belgium current top ranked team has to travel to Russia meanwhile and then to Denmark.
And why Baku? Azerbaijan arent even in the competition. Its not like they were unlucky not to qualify. Where are then the hosting rights of Greece, Portugal, etc. Countries who have won the competition. You tell Greece didnt qualify. Well neither did Azerbaijan. What relation has Baku to uefa euro? Why are Baku hosting games over countries who are actually connected with the competition? Switzerland center of europe has to travel to Baku to play a game of football for what reason? Its not like a historic stadium with rich uefa heritage.
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Russia hosted the last World Cup. Now hosting all group games and also 1 game in quarter finals.
And why Baku? Azerbaijan arent even in the competition. Its not like they were unlucky not to qualify. Where are then the hosting rights of Greece, Portugal, etc. Countries who have won the competition. You tell Greece didnt qualify. Well neither did Azerbaijan. What relation has Baku to uefa euro? Why are Baku hosting games over countries who are actually connected with the competition? Switzerland center of europe has to travel to Baku to play a game of football for what reason? Its not like a historic stadium with rich uefa heritage.
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Russia hosted the last World Cup. Now hosting all group games and also 1 game in quarter finals.
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Countries/cities had to apply to host games. Essentially, every single country could have applied in order to get the "home advantage". Some did, others didn't.
Belgium, for example, was initially going to try to host a few games, but ultimately decided not to update the stadium/construct a new one and did not apply. Pretty straightforward (had it not been for COVID, because a few venues ended up changing iirc).
I'm not particularly fond of the idea of playing games all over Europe either but, then again, I'm only watching the games on TV so it has no real impact on me anyway.
I must say I'm enjoying the tournament so far. Up until 2 weeks ago, I really couldn't care less. But since late last week, I found myself really getting into it. Must be a combination of seeing fans on the stands, big screens popping up over here everywhere, social life restarting, etc.
Belgium, for example, was initially going to try to host a few games, but ultimately decided not to update the stadium/construct a new one and did not apply. Pretty straightforward (had it not been for COVID, because a few venues ended up changing iirc).
I'm not particularly fond of the idea of playing games all over Europe either but, then again, I'm only watching the games on TV so it has no real impact on me anyway.
I must say I'm enjoying the tournament so far. Up until 2 weeks ago, I really couldn't care less. But since late last week, I found myself really getting into it. Must be a combination of seeing fans on the stands, big screens popping up over here everywhere, social life restarting, etc.
Italy and Netherlands already qualified for this tournament, using the same home and away method as it always was, so I'm not sure how past qualification failures are relevant.
It's a clear advantage for teams to have three group games at home, but the nature of this tournament was always to have it hosted around different European cities. I'm not sure if it was originally planned this way but it certainly makes sense for teams to play in their own country as much as they can during Covid.
It's a clear advantage for teams to have three group games at home, but the nature of this tournament was always to have it hosted around different European cities. I'm not sure if it was originally planned this way but it certainly makes sense for teams to play in their own country as much as they can during Covid.
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