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almilan · 12-01-2005, 19:10

2012 is a long way away but looks like Italy is planning for 2012. I think Italy would be a great choice passionate fans, friendly people, some wondeful stadiums the San Siro, the Olympico etc and a good climate. Italia 90 is legendary in Irish story telling. Thousands of Irish were at the world cup in Italy in 1990 and a great time was apparently had. I was only 6 at the time but in the summer of 2012 i will be 28 so i should be able to go this time. I would love to see Ireland playing in the San Siro.

Italy make Euro 2012 bid Wednesday 12 January, 2005

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The Italian Football Federation will make a bid to host the 2012 European Championships.

Italy have been linked with the tournament for some months and it has now been confirmed that the country will make an attempt to grab the event.

Federation chief Franco Carraro today held talks with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who promised government backing.

The FIGC need the government’s full support given that numerous stadia, already built for the 1990 World Cup, would need restructuring.

The peninsula has already hosted the tournament twice in the past in 1968, when the Azzurri won it, and 1980.

UEFA, European football’s governing body, will make a decision on whom to give the Finals to in December 2006.

It is understood that Italy will face competition from Greece and a joint-bid from Poland and the Ukraine for the 2012 games.

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almilan Registered User Join Date: 07 2004 Location: Ireland Fave Players: Maldini, Baresi, Gullit, Shevchenko, Kaka	Italy for Euro 2012 2012 is a long way away but looks like Italy is planning for 2012. I think Italy would be a great choice passionate fans, friendly people, some wondeful stadiums the San Siro, the Olympico etc and a good climate. Italia 90 is legendary in Irish story telling. Thousands of Irish were at the world cup in Italy in 1990 and a great time was apparently had. I was only 6 at the time but in the summer of 2012 i will be 28 so i should be able to go this time. I would love to see Ireland playing in the San Siro. Italy make Euro 2012 bid Wednesday 12 January, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Italian Football Federation will make a bid to host the 2012 European Championships. Italy have been linked with the tournament for some months and it has now been confirmed that the country will make an attempt to grab the event. Federation chief Franco Carraro today held talks with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who promised government backing. The FIGC need the government’s full support given that numerous stadia, already built for the 1990 World Cup, would need restructuring. The peninsula has already hosted the tournament twice in the past in 1968, when the Azzurri won it, and 1980. UEFA, European football’s governing body, will make a decision on whom to give the Finals to in December 2006. It is understood that Italy will face competition from Greece and a joint-bid from Poland and the Ukraine for the 2012 games.