UEFA has no plans to take the semi-finals and final away from Wembley after concerns the lack of agreement over quarantine-free travel for officials could see the matches switched to Hungary. Talks are still ongoing between UEFA, the Government and Football Association over a workaround solution which would see up to 2,500 VIPs attend the Euro 2020 final on July 11. “UEFA, the English FA and the English authorities are working closely together successfully to stage the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 in Wembley and there are no plans to change the venue for those games,” read a statement from European football’s governing body. A Government source said there had been “positive” talks to address the issues around coronavirus restrictions and that “final details are being worked through’” but ministers have indicated that some restrictions would remain in place. After England’s final group match against Croatia on Tuesday at Wembley the ground will host a further five knockout matches, with the final four seeing crowds of at least 40,000 being allowed despite the decision to delay the final easing of coronavirus restrictions.

Source: Express June 22, 2021 10:30 UTC