Russia consider bids for 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020 31/10/2008 |
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Sports minister Vitaly Mutko has revealed Russia could bid to host Euro 2020 if they decide against tabling a bid for the 2018 World Cup.
The race to host the 2018 World Cup is proving to be one of the most hotly contested yet with England, Australia and the United States among those expressing interest, while a joint bid from Spain and Portugal is also in the offing.
"There's the possibility that we will be candidates to organise one or the other competition," Mutko said.
Russia have not hosted a World Cup or European Championship before but the Champions League final was held in Moscow this year.
Mutko is hoping they can draw on their successful bid to host the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014 to aid them in the process.
"We want to organise a sporting event of the highest level," Mutko added. "Nevertheless, we have to take a very close look at all the possibilities.
"We have to have 12 host towns ready and have available at least a dozen stadiums with 40,000 seats for the tournament.
"On the other hand, Russia will organise the Olympic Games in 2014 and the University Games in 2013.
"And we will have a very serious approach when it comes to the dossier."
(Source: Eurosport)
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