“Ukraine will resist, will prevail and will be rebuilt thanks to the solidarity of our partners,” added the president, referring to the war with Russia that has been going on since February.
The inclusion of Ukraine was announced the day before by the heads of the national football federations of those countries at a press conference held near the UEFA headquarters in Nyon.
“I am grateful for the support of Pedro Sanchez and Antonio Costa“, he added, referring to the support of the President of the Spanish Government and the Portuguese Prime Minister for the joint candidacy for the three countries to host the centenary World Cup.
Why Spain and Portugal joined Ukraine in the candidacy for the 2030 World Cup
Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation, was clear in relation to the inclusion of Ukraine: “It is no longer the Iberian candidacy, now it is the European candidacy”.
Both Rubiales and Gomes expressed their solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the context of the Russian invasion. “Ever since Ukraine was invaded, Portugal has been part of a program to host Ukrainian families. We open the doors of football to those most in needGomes assured.
Although the current project consists of Ukraine hosting several matches in the group stage, Spain and Portugal remain the two countries with the most matches in the European project for the 2030 World Cup.
Source: Ambito
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