Post by Taxigirl on Apr 6, 2005 7:23:18 GMT
www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/apr6a.html
Italy’s chances of hosting Euro 2012 have improved after Romania withdrew their bid for the tournament.
Romania have been forced to forget about landing the competition after failing to receive government backing.
"The Federation has sent a letter to UEFA to announce our withdrawal," said Paul Zaharia, a spokesman for the Romanian Football Federation.
"This decision has been taken after the government revealed that football was not part of their top 10 priorities."
Italy, Greece, Russia and Turkey, plus Croatia-Hungary and Poland-Ukraine remain in the running.
Italy’s chances of hosting Euro 2012 have improved after Romania withdrew their bid for the tournament.
Romania have been forced to forget about landing the competition after failing to receive government backing.
"The Federation has sent a letter to UEFA to announce our withdrawal," said Paul Zaharia, a spokesman for the Romanian Football Federation.
"This decision has been taken after the government revealed that football was not part of their top 10 priorities."
Italy, Greece, Russia and Turkey, plus Croatia-Hungary and Poland-Ukraine remain in the running.