Croatia-Hungary in Euro 2012 Bid (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=322382&cc=5739)

Reuters via ESPNSoccernet.com

January 20, 2004


ZAGREB, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Croatian cabinet have given their approval for a joint bid with Hungary to host the 2012 European Championship.

Croatia and Hungary hope to host two four-team groups each for the 16-team event, which is the second largest international soccer tournament behind the World Cup.

Government approval is one of the more important elements required for a successful bid.

The neighbouring countries will face tough competition from Italy and European champions Greece, while Poland and Ukraine are also considering a joint bid.

The deadline for bids is January 31 and European soccer's governing body UEFA will then draw up a short-list of three candidates in November before announcing the host country in December 2006.

Croatia would have to have four suitable stadiums for the tournament. The likely candidates are the cities of Zagreb, Split, Varazdin, Rijeka and Osijek.

Austria and Switzerland will co-host next European Championship in 2008.

I thought UEFA and FIFA didn't want joint tournaments anymore.

Why not Austria-Hungary?

I thought UEFA and FIFA didn't want joint tournaments anymore.

Yeah, kinda sorta.

Why not Austria-Hungary?

Because then Germany would invade Russia and France and England would declare war on the Kaiser.




The real answer being that the Austrians are co-hosting with the Swiss in 2008.

Because then Germany would invade Russia and France and England would declare war on the Kaiser.




The real answer being that the Austrians are co-hosting with the Swiss in 2008.
I prefer your version, to be honest.

I prefer your version, to be honest.

I also think a rematch is in order.

Good idea :) Serbs are propably welcome too :D ;)