Turkey promises “best ever” Euros 12/04/2010 |
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Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed the country will hold the best European Championships ever if it is awarded the tournament in 2016.
Turkey is competing with France and Italy for the right to host Euro 2016 with a decision due on May 28.
Erdogan told Uefa officials at a reception in Istanbul: "Turkey is applying to host the championship for the third time and this is the best sign of our determination. We are ready to give our all to provide an environment where Europe's best teams will play the best football.”
He also pledged almost 1bn Euros of funding at the reception. According to its bid proposal, Turkey would build six new stadiums for the event.
Turkey has never staged a major international football tournament but Erdogan pointed out that Istanbul had hosted the 2005 Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan, which was eventually won by the English side on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
"Many people think that was the best Champions League final ever, which gives me the confidence to promise you the best European championship ever held," he added.
"Not only I, but the whole Turkish nation, is very excited about May 28 when the results will be announced."
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