UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday emphasised the strategic significance of UEFA’s new Istanbul workplace in making ready for what he hopes shall be “the best European Championship ever” in 2032, which shall be co-hosted by Türkiye and Italy.
Speaking at a gala dinner held on the historic Ciragan Palace in Istanbul forward of the workplace’s official opening on Thursday, Ceferin praised Türkiye’s deep footballing tradition, infrastructure, and profitable monitor file in internet hosting main sporting occasions.
“Very honestly speaking, coming to Türkiye and coming to Istanbul is always a super pleasant experience for me,” Ceferin stated. “With all its history, and as the only city in the world that connects two continents, Istanbul always feels like home.”
The UEFA chief stated the brand new workplace, developed in collaboration with the Turkish Football Federation, symbolizes UEFA’s intent to strengthen ties with Türkiye and make sure the profitable supply of EURO 2032.
“We want to share our experience, and that’s why we decided to open an office here together with the Turkish Football Federation,” Ceferin stated. “Because we want to have the best European Championship ever in 2032 in Türkiye and Italy. We want to work together, and I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s opening.”
Türkiye and Italy will co-host the 2032 UEFA European Football Championship.
Ceferin expressed hope for a dream ultimate between the 2 host nations. “I am looking forward to EURO 2032. I wish for a final between Türkiye and Italy,” he stated.
The UEFA president additionally counseled Türkiye’s constant efforts in organizing world-class soccer occasions. “The Turkish Football Federation and the Turkish government have always been good organizers of football events,” he famous.
“You have many club competition events, finals and the last one was the biggest sport event in the world, UEFA Champions League final in 2023. Now, you can wait for Europa League final in 2026 and Conference League final in 2027. I sincerely hope that one of the Turkish clubs might play in one of the finals.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr