Rome’s Stadio Olimpico will hold their Euro 2020 matches this summer, after the authorities guaranteed that they will be able to fill at least 25% of the stadium’s capacity with spectators.
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13 Apr 2021
But the authorities in Rome have given the green light for spectators to return to the Stadio Olimpico in the summer and ensure that they will surely be able to welcome at least 25% of the stadium’s 72,000 capacity for Euro 2020.
UEFA confirmed this news and stated that they consider Rome to be “fully confirmed” as a venue for the tournament.
“UEFA has today received from the Italian Football Association a confirmation from the Italian government that UEFA EURO 2020 matches planned for the Stadio Olimpico in Rome will take place with spectators,” read a statement.
“The authorities have guaranteed that at least 25% of the arena’s capacity will be filled. As a result, UEFA believes that Rome is fully confirmed as a venue for the tournament.
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– UEFA (@UEFA) 14 April 2021
“Fans of tickets to matches in Rome should note that there will be no exceptions to travel restrictions that will exist at that time for people arriving outside Italy.”
Fans in Italy have been banned from participating in matches for almost the entire season, and the country has recorded 115,000 coronavirus-related deaths since February 2020. Rome will host three group games, including Italy’s clash with Turkey, and a quarter. final tie.
And the president of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, has welcomed the agreement, describing it as “wonderful news”, according to Sky Italia.
Italy’s Mancini game at Olimpico in June | Claudio Villa / Getty Images
Italy and Rome are on board. The government’s approval of the public attendance at Rome’s Euro 2020 matches is wonderful news that we will immediately pass on to UEFA.
“The message that the government is sending to the country has great confidence and an extraordinary vision.”
