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Date: 01/11/2018 | Ref. 775237
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 01st November 2018 - Photo by William Cherry/Presseye
IFA AND FAI ANNOUNCE JOINT BID FOR 2023 UEFA UNDER-21 CHAMPIONSHIP
The Irish Football Association and the Football Association of Ireland have today announced their intention to submit a joint bid to host the UEFA Under-21 Championship in 2023.
The UEFA Under-21 Championship is the second biggest football tournament in Europe after the UEFA Euros. The best young talent from across the continent play in the tournament with players such as Luis Figo, Petr Cech, Iker Casillas and Andrea Pirlo all having featured in the competition before becoming senior internationals. Pictured talking at the launch is John Delaney FAI Chief Executive.