Scotland-Wales Euro 2016 bid abandoned
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
CARDIFF, mar 2 (AFP): Scotland and Wales have abandoned a planned joint bid to host the 2016 European Championships due to the economic downturn, Welsh football chiefs said Sunday.
The Football Association of Wales said UEFA's decision to expand the tournament to 24 teams was also a factor.
"After careful consideration, the FAW and the Scottish Football Association (SFA) have decided not to make a joint bid to host the Euro 2016 Football Championships," the governing body said on its website.
The Football Association of Wales said UEFA's decision to expand the tournament to 24 teams was also a factor.
"After careful consideration, the FAW and the Scottish Football Association (SFA) have decided not to make a joint bid to host the Euro 2016 Football Championships," the governing body said on its website.