By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAIreland has asked to host more Euro 2028 matches after five games due to be staged in Belfast will no longer be played in the city. Junior minister for sport, Thomas Byrne, said they had asked for any additional matches to be “on a regional basis”, suggesting that they be held outside Dublin. The Aviva Stadium in Dublin, the home of Ireland’s international football team, is already set to host six games in the tournament. Speaking at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, culture and sports minister Catherine Martin said that she would like to see more of the tournament’s matches held on the island of Ireland. But both she and Mr Byrne said that each bid to a host sporting event would be weighed up against the possible risks and benefits to the economy and communities in Ireland.

Source: The Herald October 17, 2024 21:45 UTC