Bulgaria Mulls Euro 2020 Bid

Sports | August 15, 2013, Thursday // 13:25

Bulgaria's government has voiced support for Sofia's likely bid to be one of the 13 cities to stage matches in the 2020 European Championship, but it is still clueless how to make it a success.

The Socialist-backed government is expected to give its official stamp of approval at its next sitting.

Mariana Georgieva, Bulgaria's Minister of Youth and Sport, has suggested that the National Stadium Vasil Levski may have to undergo a complete facelift to be eligible for such a prestigious competition.

Uefa, European football's governing body will launch the official bidding process in April 2014, and the 13 cities will be chosen the following September.

It is a change from the usual format, where one or two countries hosted the tournament every four years.

Bulgaria should announce its interest in taking part in the bidding of hosting venues by August 26, 2013.

In a very short time after that date, not later than September 12, 2013, Bulgaria Football Association should submit the required documents at UEFA headquarters.

The next European Championship will be staged by France in 2016 and will feature 24 qualifiers, up from 16 in 2012.

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