Overview
- Alexander Dyukov, president of the Moscow football federation, told Sport.ru that Moscow stands ready to step in should Italy be stripped of hosting duties.
- Italian outlets including ANSA and La Gazzetta dello Sport reported the offer on October 27 and described its tone as provocative.
- The offer hinges on reported stadium issues in Italy, with Sport.ru claiming UEFA has approved only one of the ten proposed venues.
- Euro 2032 is currently slated to be co-hosted by Italy and Turkey, and reporting notes the tournament could be reassigned entirely to Turkey if Italy falls short.
- The articles did not cite any formal UEFA action or an official response from Italian authorities to Dyukov’s statement.