Germany bids for EURO 2020

Germany will not withdraw its bid to host matches of the Euro 2020 tournament even though it could undermine the nation's chances of
getting the whole 2024 edition.
German football federation president Wolfgang Niersbach said on Tuesday at a news conference
in Austria that landing the 2024 event was the priority, but that the DFB will wait for the selection of 2020 host cities set for September 19 by the ruling body Uefa.
"We will stick to this until the day it is decided. What happens then remains to be seen," Niersbach said, adding "It is our biggest wish to
stage the whole Euro 2024 tournament." Euro 2020 is to be played in 13 cities across the
continent. Germany is bidding with Munich for a group stage/early knock-out stages package, and
along with London for the semifinals/final package.
Germany's chances of getting Euro 2024 are likely not good if Munich is chosen to host the 2020 semis and final.
Niersbach also said that a possible Olympic bid for 2024 (either in Hamburg or Berlin) would not
clash with their Euro ambitions although the two big events would take place within a few weeks.
"I see no clash. A German Olympic bid would have our biggest respect. There is no competition," Niersbach said, adding that the matter has been discussed with German Olympic supremo Alfons Hoermann.

Source: supersport.com