Seven games would be split between Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium. Image: Tom Maher/INPHO CO-HOSTING Euro 2028 could secure a €361 million boost for the Irish economy, according to Government Chief Whip Jack Chambers.
The Football Association of Ireland, in conjunction with the other associations, will now write to Uefa formalising the bid, with the final submission set to take place on 12 April. “The cost-benefit analysis sets that out and the projected cost including all contingencies and inflation out to 2028 would be up to €135 million.Chambers added that the state’s money would be spent on the “production of capital upgrades to the Aviva and also Croke Park, the local delivery systems around fan zones, the safety and security cost, and also, the legacy and promotion of the event.”
Dublin is the only county in the Republic set to be involved, as the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park are the only two stadia that meet the Uefa requirements for hosting a major tournament.really like? Rare insights on sport's biggest names from the writers who know them best. Listen to Behind the Lines podcast.There will also be “minor upgrades for the Aviva and more extensive upgrades to put temporary seating in Croke Park and other infrastructure upgrades”.
thejournal_ie Very surprised Scottish fa have agreed as it will increase pressure to have one UK team and harm Scottish, Welsh and N.Ireland football
thejournal_ie Terrible idea. Inviting football hooligans to Dublin will be a disaster for the citizens of the city.