UEFA 'confident' Euro 2020 final will be at Wembley amid concerns over quarantine
According to The Times, there are discussions within the United Kingdom government about exempting certain officials, sponsors and broadcasters from having to follow self-isolation rules upon arrival in the country for the latter stages of the tournament.
Presently, the vast majority of people travelling to the UK must quarantine for up to 10 days after arriving, a rule aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. UK citizens have also been encouraged not to travel abroad for anything but essential reasons.
However, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has reportedly warned the final will be moved to Budapest unless certain rules are waived, with Hungary’s border restrictions much less strict.
UEFA says talks are ongoing with the government to try to ensure fans can attend knockout games at Wembley, which is due to allow a crowd of 50 per cent of its capacity for the two last-16 games, two semi-finals and final.
Under the proposals, fans would be contained within a “strict testing and bubble concept” that would limit them to approved transport and venues and ensure they stayed in the country for less than 24 hours.
It did, however, admit there is a “contingency plan” in place if an agreement cannot be reached.
