Media about Euro 2012 - Archive

Sport.pl: UEFA will choose the East?

Market saturation of a future host of the event is what matters for EURO 2012 sponsors. In this regard Poland and Ukraine are the best candidate. There are more and more reasons favoring selection if Poland-Ukraine bid.

GW: Stars will help us win EURO 2012?

On 17th April Leo Beenhakker, Andrij Szewczenko, Siergiej Bubka, Artur Boruc, Ebi Smolarek, Oleg Błochin and Irena Szewińska will present Poland-Ukraine bid for EURO 2012 in Cardiff.

GW: Poznań supports EURO 2012

On 18th April residents of Poznań will be following the selection of the EURO 2012 host on a telebeam on the Old Market Square.

Gdańsk: Recapitulation of the efforts for hosting of EURO 2012

The period of Poland’s efforts in the bidding for the right to host the European Football Championships in 2012 were recapitulated on 30th March in Gdańsk.

GW: No reserve cities

On 18th at the UEFA gala in Cardiff, at the time of selection of the host for EURO 2012, the European federation will become the main organizer of the event and it will be the one to make the final decision where the matches are to be staged.

Reuters: Italian bid in danger

Last week’s fracas during Inter Milan's match against Valencia in the Champions League could have been the final nail in the coffin for the Italian bid.

Ukraine: EURO 2012 will accelerate the economic development

Granting of the right to host EURO 2012 will accelerate development of Ukrainian economy. The authorities in Kiev estimate that the value of investments related to the event will amount to Hryvna 37 billion, i.e. over PLN 20 billion.

RMF FM: FIFA President to visit Poland in early March

In early March President Kaczyński will meet Sepp Blatter, the FIFA President - RMF FM was told by Artur Piłka, an advisor to the minister of sport. The meeting is to be devoted to situation in Polish Football Association (PZPN).

Dziennik: FIFA is not going to suspend PZPN

Poland’ rights as a member of FIFA and UEFA will not be suspended.

Gazeta.pl: Italians will withdraw?

An Italian daily "La Stampa" appeals to Italians to withdraw from the competition for the right to host EURO 2012, which Poland and Ukraine are also fighting for.

Croatians: the chances have improved

The head of the Croatian Football Federation, Vlatko Markovic, thinks that after the Friday riots among football hooligans in Catania, Sicily, where a policeman was killed, the chances of Croatia-Hungary joint bid to win the rights to host EURO 2012 have improved.

GW: We haven’t lost the chances for EURO

Radosław Nawrot of Gazeta Wyborcza interviews Marcin Wojcieszak, a new curator for PZPN. Please find below fragments of this interview.

Rzeczpospolita: Italians are self-confident

There is a widespread conviction in Italy that the expansion of the EURO format from 16 to 24 teams will definitely bury any chances of Poland-Ukraine bid.

TNS OBOP: 70% of Poles support fight against corruption in football

70% of Poles want Polish football to get rid of corruption, even if exclusion of Polish teams from international matches is the price to pay.

Dziennik: Election of Platini is a good sign

In a long-run election of Platini is a good sign for such countries as Poland, provided the Frenchman carries his plans into effect.

FFU: Surkis criticised the decision of Lipiec

The President of the Football Federation of Ukraine, Hryhorij Surkis, sharply criticised the decision by minister Lipiec to appoint a curator for PZPN.

Gazeta.pl: EURO 2012 in Chorzów still a possibility

Last Wednesday marked the deadline for submission of agreements by the cities bidding for the right to host EURO 2012, but Silesian voivodship was given extra time until the end of the month. At the forthcoming meeting of the regional council, the councilors will decide whether to support the bid from Chorzów.

FIFA Head about chances for EURO 2012

- Poland does not have adequate infrastructure to host the European Championships in 2012. But the situation in your country in this regard should be much better in a few years – said FIFA head Joseph Blatter in a short interview for "Dziennik" daily.

ŻW: Enter the Eagles

Poland and Ukraine, bidding for the right to host EURO 2012 finals, have just received a very significant reinforcement in their promotional campaign. This is because the Association “Górski’s Eagles” decided to provide assistance.

Dziennik: We want EURO, we are constructing a stadium

"Dziennik" has written that the government wants to have the National Stadium in Warsaw constructed by 2010. The facility, which is to substitute the current Stadion Dziesięciolecia, would be Poland’s advantage in the bid for the rights to host the European Football Championships 2012.

GW: Crowds tied the scarf of support

As many as 8 thousand scarves were tied in Nowy Świat in Warsaw by supporters of Poland-Ukraine bid to host EURO 2012.

GW Poznań: Pass through the goalpost, support EURO 2012

Today witnesses the launch of another promotional campaign in our efforts to win the right to host the European Football Championships in 2012. This time we are voting with our legs.

PAP: PZPN signed the organization agreement 2012

On Tuesday the President of PZPN Michał Listkiewicz signed an organization agreement for finals of European football championships in 2012. Poland makes efforts to be awarded the right to host this tournament jointly with Ukraine.

PAP: Selection of EURO 2012 host postponed !

Today the UEFA Executive Committee made a decision to postpone election of the host association for the European Football Championship 2012 till April 2007.

Dziennik Bałtycki: A UEFA delegate about our bid

In an interview for the Ukrainian daily "Kommanda", a member of UEFA delegation visiting candidate states for hosting EURO 2102, Georgio Marchetti of Italy made favorable comments about efforts made by Poland and Ukraine.

PAP: Croatia confident to defeat rivals

- I am sure that jointly with Hungary we will be awarded the right to host the European Footbal Championships in 2012 – said the President of the Croatian Football Federation Vlatko Markovic after completion of the three-day long visit paid by UEFA delegation.

GW: The higher chances for hosting of EURO 2012

The UEFA delegation was visiting Poland for a few days. Their members acknowledged our developments in preparations for the contest the final of which will be held on 8th December. The title of EURO 2012 host is the prize.

PAP: The UEFA inspectors are visiting Italy

The UEFA inspection is held in Italy due to efforts taken by this country for hosting of the European championships in 2012.

PAP: Yuschenko received the UEFA delegation

After visit in Poland, the UEFA delegation is visiting the Ukraine. The Ukraine’s President, Victor Yuschenko assured that his country and Poland will be ready for hosting of the European football championships finale in the year 2012.

Rzeczpospolita: The Prime Minister about sport

At the Friday press conference, the Prime Minister of Poland announced  provision of resolute support for Poland-Ukraine joint bid to host European Football Championships in 2012 – states Saturday issue of Rzeczpospolita.

Komanda: a center of tourist boom in summer 2012?

In spite of the big treasure, which Ukraine possesses in its recreational complex, unfortunately, our country cannot be yet called Mecca for tourists. It is worth to mention, that as for comfort and provision of different other services, we cannot compete with that many European countries.

Gazeta Wrocławska: Cautious about praise

On Wednesday, eleven delegates of the UEFA verified how Wrocław is prepared for hosting of EURO 2012.

Głos Wielkopolski: With a childish enthusiasm

The UEFA delegation evaluating preparations of Wielkopolska as the candidate for hosting of the European football championships in the year 2012, was visiting in Poznań. The guests viewed Ławica airport in Poznań and Lech stadium at Bułgarska Street. The official presentation was featured by the president of the city, Ryszard Grobelny, at the City Hall.

Życie Warszawy: The Prime Minister is reassuring the UEFA

At the Monday’s meeting, the Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński persuaded the UEFA delegation that our efforts for hosting EURO 2012 are still supported by the Polish government. The Prime Minister stressed that despite proceedings against Polish Football Association, we should not loose the opportunity for hosting championships of the continent. The Prime Minister explained that actions against the Polish Football Association are of reparatory nature, without any political aspect.

Gazeta Poznańska: The great signing

From Sunday to Tuesday the citizens of Poznań had an opportunity to submit their signatures of support for hosting the European football championships in the year 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. The president of the city, Ryszard Grobelny, and the most famous starts of Lech Poznań - Piotr Reiss and Bartosz Bosacki - submitted their signatures at Telekomunikacja Polska SA stand as ones of the first.

Trybuna: U-19 semi-final not for us

To qualify for the semi-final of U-19 European Championships, Poles only needed to strike a draw against the Czech team. Unfortunately in Grodzisk Wlkp. our southern neighbors proved to be too powerful and they won 0-2 (0-1).

Komanda: stadia's biulding has started in Ukraine

When other stadiums are being built, "Olimpiysky" is being encumbered.

Gazeta Wyborcza: Wrocław will construct a stadium

Wrocław is a candidate to host European Football Championships in 2012. For that reason the city authorities are planning to construct a modern stadium for 45 thousand spectators. The venture is to cost several hundred million Polish złoty. This will be the most modern facility of this type in Poland.

Gazeta Wyborcza: UEFA on U19 - We are impressed

I haven’t seen anything like that before. The event is organized perfectly - but there is much more to say. The number of spectators at matches is most astonishing - stresses Claudio Negrini, the Director General of UEFA, who is responsible for youth football and personally watches U-19 championships held in Poland.

Dziennik: A 5-meter ball promotes EURO in Wrocław

A five-meter high sculpture in the shape of a ball was erected on Saturday on the Wrocław market square. This is how the campaign was launched in support of Wrocław and Liviv efforts to host the European Football Championships in 2012.

Życie Warszawy: Beenhakker visits U-19 Championship

The new coach of Polish national team, the Dutch Leo Beenhakker will be one of the observers at the European Under-19 Championships, which are beginning on 18th July in Poznań.

Trybuna: EURO 2012 - Italy’s bid at risk

The candidature of Italy bidding to host the European Championships in 2012, is at risk as a result of the bribery scandal in Serie A. Such statement was made by a member of the UEFA Executive Committee.

Super Express Sport: Poles fare the best in fans rankings

Since the very beginning of the World Cup in Germany Poland was universally praised for the attitudes of its football fans. In contrast to miserable performance of the players, Polish fans do their best to win positive opinions about Poland.

PAP: What will the voting look like?

Poland and Ukraine as well as Hungary with Croatia have already submitted to the European Football Union the documentation for the second phase of bidding to host the finals of European championships in 2012. What is next?

Dziennik: Ukraine’s match against Italy

An interview with Oleg Błochin, the coach of the Ukrainian national team, before the match between Ukraine and Italy.

PAP: The Portuguese are still waiting to see full benefits from EURO 2004

Portugal, one of the poorest members of the European Union expended EUR 4 billion (USD 4.8 billion), to prepare the country of 10 million residents for the European Football Championships in 2004.

Fakt: Great success of Poland and Ukraine

As reported by "Fakt" daily, the presentation of the joint bid of Poland and Ukraine to host EURO 2012 in the UEFA seat in Swiss city of Nyon was a great success.

Newsweek: Investments – A step towards Polish EURO 2012

Poland jointly with Ukraine are budding to host the finals of football championships EURO 2012. A design for the national stadium was blueprinted in Warsaw. The new facility is to convince UEFA to give Poland the right to host the event.

Gazeta Wyborcza: Poznań can bring EURO to us

In July the European U19 Football Championships will begin in Poznań. This event is surely organized by UEFA, i.e. the organization that will make a decision of great importance for Poznań and for entire Poland – whether we will be given the right to host EURO 2012 in our country.

Gazeta Poznańska: European U-19 Championships in Poznań

An interview with Mirosław Ryszka, a deputy chairman of the Organizing Committee of the European U19 Football Championships.

Życie Warszawy: Opening match of EURO 2012 is to be held in the capital city

If Poland jointly with Ukraine wins the race to host the European Football Championships 2012, the matches in our country will be held in Poznań, Warsaw, Gdańsk and Wrocław. Krakow and Chorzów are reserve cities.

Echo Miasta Poznań: Poznań – until July we are a model city

Poznań, one of potential host cities for EURO 2012 will take an important exam as early as in July. It will be one of Upper Poland cities to host the European U19 Football Championships.

Nowa Trybuna Opolska: Chorzów still has a chance

Piotr Gawron, the Director General of the Staff  for EURO 2012 Project explains why Chorzów, with its „Witch pot” for 45 thousand spectators, where Polish representation played some of its greatest matches, received the lowest score of all six cities - candidates to host the championships.

Słowo Polskie Gazeta Wrocławska: Optimists from the city on the Oder

Most residents of Wrocław would like their city to host the European Football Championships in 2012.

Trybuna Weekend: "My odna komanda"

This is a slogan of Yuriy Pavlenko – the Ukrainian minister of sport, which he pronounced during the Warsaw meeting with his Polish counterpart – Tomasz Lipiec. Pavlenko boasted of how advanced the Ukrainian bid for EURO 2012 project is.

Gazeta Wyborcza: Chorzów submitted an improved bid for EURO 2012

The previous bid from Chorzowa had many shortcomings and fared poorly in comparison with Poznań, Gdańsk and Wrocław. – I submitted all necessary supplements to our bid – siad Marcin Stolarz, the head of the culture and sport department of the City Office in Chorzów. – Our bid has been checked by the consulting company that is responsible for the entire Polish bid.

Trybuna: 90 percent

In an interview for „Trybuna”, Piotr Gawron, the Director General of the Staff Project in the Executive Committee to host EURO 2012, said that in his opinion Poland and Ukraine stand a 90 percent chance to host those football finals.

Puls Biznesu: EBRD wants to give money for a national stadium

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development wants to co-finance the construction of a national stadium including a conference centre in Warsaw for EURO 2012. The facility is to replace the existing Stadion Dziesięciolecia. A decision is to be made in two weeks time.

Gazeta Prawna: Refurbishment of the stadium in Chorzów

Refurbishing works will soon commence at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów. The roof over stands, having the area of 37 thousand sqm, will be modernized.

Gazeta Wyborcza Wrocław: The new Olympic

Wrocławia authorities have prepared a visualization of the refurbished Olympic Stadium, states Wrocław edition of Gazeta Wyborcza. The city wants to submit this facility as a candidate to become a future arena of footballers’ struggle at EURO 2012 tournament. The Polish delegation will present it during the UEFA Congress, 28th March in Budapest.

Gazeta Krakowska: New chief of staff

Minister of sport Tomasz Lipiec accepted the resignation of Paweł Szóstek from the position of the Head of Polish Staff for the Organization of European Football Championships EURO 2012. He was replaced by Piotr Gawron.

Echo Miasta Katowice: Śląski lures UEFA

Paweł Bogocz, a director of video clips, shot a commercial of Śląski Stadium. The ten-minute long spot is intended to persuade UEFA members that it is worth organizing the European Football Championships EURO 2012 in Chorzów.

Rzeczpospolita: The days of Jarmark Europa are numbered

Yesterday at a meeting of delegations of six Polish cities with the team for the preparation and organization of the European Football Championships in 2012 there was a presentation of the Warsaw sports compound.

Rzeczpospolita: Good offer and faith

The first step on the road to EURO 2012 is to prepare a competitive offer. A good example is London, which won last year’s bid to host 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

Gazeta Wyborcza Poznań: Poznaners! Let’s click!

„Gazeta Wyborcza Poznań” informs that in a voting survey conducted on www.e2012.org website, Poznań positively leads among the cities of Poland and Ukraine that - according to Internauts – are best prepared to host the European Football Championships in 2012.

Głos Wielkopolski: The stadium is of greatest importance

In interview for „Głos Wielkopolski” Maciej Frankiewicz, the deputy President of the city of Poznań, says that the city has a big chance to host European championships.

Gazeta Poznańska: Investment on Bułgarska Street. A commercial stadium?

The first stage of the refurbishment of Lech stadium in Poznań will be completed before UEFA European U-19 Championships scheduled for July.

Dziennik Polski: If we have championships, we will also have motorways!

Construction of motorways connecting six Polish cities (Chorzów, Gdańsk, Kraków, Poznań, Warszawa, Wrocław), offered as candidates for hosting the European championships, may costs over EUR 4.3 billion.

Gazeta Wyborcza Wrocław: We are going to construct the stadium

Wrocław authorities made a decision to construct a new stadium for 50 thousand spectators. It will be located between Maślice and Pilczyce, at Drzymały Street. The stadium will occupy the area of 21 hectares. Commencement of the construction is scheduled for the next year. The stadium is to be ready after two years.

Puls Biznesu: An Idea for EURO 2012

Colliers, an international real estate services firm, jointly with a group of companies associated in the Warsaw Destination Alliance developed a project for the congress center and stadium. This facility would be erected in Warsaw.

Dziennik Polski: Arenas for champions

Gazeta Poznańska: Our city has advantages

Korrespondent.net: Surkis – At the World Championships 2006 Ukrainians won’t be whipping boys

Dziennik Polski Sportowy: Kraków still in the game

Sport: We’re still in the game

Przegląd Sportowy: EURO 2012 closer and closer to Poland

Gazeta Wyborcza Trójmiasto: We will construct a new stadium

Dziennik Bałtycki: We will construct a stadium not just for Gdańsk

uaSport.net: Ukraine and Poland will create a website for EURO 2012