Italy will host Scotland tie
Sports Minister Giovanna Melandri believes that Italy will still host the next Euro 2008 qualifier against Scotland, despite the latest football-related violence in the peninsula.
The Azzurri are scheduled to play at Bari’s Stadio San Nicola on March 28, but the arena doesn’t presently meet with the new safety regulations imposed on Italian stadia after last week’s Catania riots.
"What I can assure you is that we will be able to host an international tie," said Melandri to Sky Sports News. "As to hosting fans from abroad and from other international clubs, we will be able to do so as well," she added.
Italian officials are set to meet with UEFA in a bid to clarify the stadium situation which will see dozens of games this weekend played behind closed doors.
With the possibility that the Italian Football Federation may switch the game to a venue which meets the Legge Pisanu requirements, the Scottish FA have asked their fans for understanding.
"We are still waiting for information on the situation, which is causing concern and frustration for the thousands of Scotland supporters who are planning to visit Italy in March," said a spokesman.
"There is considerable speculation but it should be treated with caution, as no firm decisions have been taken.
"We understand that UEFA and the Italian Federation will meet in the coming days to discuss the various options if it is decided that Bari cannot host the match."
Scottish officials were expected to travel to Italy to discuss ticketing and security arrangements, but the visit has been postponed until the situation becomes clearer.
Bari is also one of the eight venues named by the FIGC in its candidacy for the Euro 2012 competition.
The San Nicola, redeveloped for the 1990 World Cup, last housed the Azzurri during a Euro 96 qualifier against Ukraine in 1995.
Source: C4 Football Italia
The Azzurri are scheduled to play at Bari’s Stadio San Nicola on March 28, but the arena doesn’t presently meet with the new safety regulations imposed on Italian stadia after last week’s Catania riots.
"What I can assure you is that we will be able to host an international tie," said Melandri to Sky Sports News. "As to hosting fans from abroad and from other international clubs, we will be able to do so as well," she added.
Italian officials are set to meet with UEFA in a bid to clarify the stadium situation which will see dozens of games this weekend played behind closed doors.
With the possibility that the Italian Football Federation may switch the game to a venue which meets the Legge Pisanu requirements, the Scottish FA have asked their fans for understanding.
"We are still waiting for information on the situation, which is causing concern and frustration for the thousands of Scotland supporters who are planning to visit Italy in March," said a spokesman.
"There is considerable speculation but it should be treated with caution, as no firm decisions have been taken.
"We understand that UEFA and the Italian Federation will meet in the coming days to discuss the various options if it is decided that Bari cannot host the match."
Scottish officials were expected to travel to Italy to discuss ticketing and security arrangements, but the visit has been postponed until the situation becomes clearer.
Bari is also one of the eight venues named by the FIGC in its candidacy for the Euro 2012 competition.
The San Nicola, redeveloped for the 1990 World Cup, last housed the Azzurri during a Euro 96 qualifier against Ukraine in 1995.
Source: C4 Football Italia
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