司ミコト
2020-03-17 23:15:19
Euro 2020 has been postponed by a whole year due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
The tournament, which features 24 of Europe's top soccer nations, was set to be held across 12 different countries between June 12 and July 12.
UEFA, Europe's football authority, confirmed in a statement Tuesday that the tournament will be delayed until 2021.
"UEFA today announced the postponement of its flagship national team competition, UEFA EURO 2020, due to be played in June and July this year," it said.
"The health of all those involved in the game is the priority, as well as to avoid placing any unnecessary pressure on national public services involved in staging matches.