It's their tournaments, they get to decide where they're played.

All that we (fans) can do is make our feelings known if we think they make the wrong decision. Accordingly, if the final was moved to Budapest then I would expect vocal opposition to this (possibly from players, national associations etc too) because of the Hungarian govt's stance of LGBT issues.

I'm not entirely sure where you're are coming from on this, it seems a bit like you are just trying to pick an argument for the sake of it. That's not my intention though, I was simply sharing an article which reflects my opinion that it is wrong to 'reward' countries (such as Hungary) with showcase sporting events when their state position on issues (whether LGBT, racism, etc) is so misaligned with what we generally hold to be fair and appropriate

Posted By: NxNW on June 22nd 2021 at 13:17:07

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Re Euro 2020 final - there was a suggestion made on here the other day (perhaps tongue in (Other Football) - NxNW, Jun 22, 09:59:11
- which is fine, but (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Jun 22, 11:04:05
  - Well, the relevant bodies (i.e. Uefa, Fifa etc) are the ones that decide where the line is (Other Football) - NxNW, Jun 22, 11:11:53
    - ahh, the old "their racism & homophobia (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Jun 22, 11:31:44
      - No, I'm not making that argument at all. (Other Football) - NxNW, Jun 22, 11:42:42
        
        yeah, let's allow FIFA & UEFA to make decisions (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Jun 22, 12:40:37
        
        It's their tournaments, they get to decide where they're played. (Other Football) - NxNW, Jun 22, 13:17:07
        
        I am not picking an argument (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Jun 22, 14:48:45
        
        Perhaps so, that doesn't mean that it shouldn't be done though. (Other Football) - NxNW, Jun 22, 15:03:31
  - USA should never host a football (soccer) tournament (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 22, 11:05:45
    - because other sports are more prominent? (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Jun 22, 11:11:05
      - You've forgotten Africa and eastern Europe (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 22, 11:16:05
        
        I am sure that Africa & E Europe (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Jun 22, 11:27:32

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