Allowing 2,500 football officials into the UK for the Euro 2020 final without having to quarantine would be “unbelievable hypocrisy" at a time when British holidaymakers face stringent restrictions on their return home from overseas trips.
Euro 2020 organiser Uefa is in talks with the UK government about potentially allowing in 2,500 officials, sponsors and VIPs quarantine-free for the tournament’s final at Wembley in London on 11 July. The stadium is also due to host the two semi-finals on 6-7 July.
Institute of Travel & Tourism chairman Steven Freudmann condemned the possible move as “unbelievable hypocrisy” when so many Britons were currently unable to go on overseas holidays due to government restrictions.
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