Despite its large capacity and worldwide fame, the stadium fell short of the requirements needed to host at the tournament. Why? Neglect
Take a walk around the home of and, whatever anyone says, it is still one of the great football monuments. That, perhaps, is the saddest thing at a time when the club’s supporters are taking in the news that the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland have been chosen to host the 2028 European Championship and because — and let’s be absolutely clear — it is not up to scratch.
however, has other requirements. There is a whole handbook of them, including all sorts of meticulous details about media facilities, corporate areas, VVIP sections and even sometimes the humble spectator. The bottom line is that United have not kept up. Look across the skyline and you will see a city in a state of restless revolution. It is a blur of cranes, scaffolding and hard hats.
— represents an embarrassment for a club that like to call themselves the biggest in the world. Others have missed out, too . And, yes, United’s supporters would be entitled to think their club, stuttering for form under Erik ten Hag’s management, have bigger priorities than worrying about a month-long tournament that will not start for another four and a half years.
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