The FIGC responds to the candidacy of the “Barbera” stadium subjected by the Municipality of Palermo together with Palermo FC.
The Italian Football Federation has officially responded to the candidacy of the city of Palermo and Palermo Football Club to host a few travels from next European UEFA 2032 football championship, in order to return to the five Italian stadiums. How it reveals Mediagol.itthe letter, signed by Local organizing committee of Euro 2032 And addressed both to the municipal administration and at the top of the rosanero club, confirms the insertion of the “Renzo Barbera” project among those still in the running, but clearly places the emphasis on the importance of rigorous respect for the deadlines. “We follow the previous meetings and interlocations – reads the letter sent on September 15 – to renew thanks regarding the receipt of your interest to continue in the selection path of the candidate offices to host UEFA Euro 2032”.
The FIGC reiterated the need for a Constant monitoring of the prevention status of the time schedule broadcast by the Municipality of Palermo on 4 September. In particular, a Focus on the delivery of the documentation relating to the definitive approval of the technical feasibility project (PFTE)whose deadline is set for the 31 July 2026. Not only that, another fundamental request is also formalized for the continuation of the candidacy. “Since yours is a significant renovation project (Major Renovation), we would ask you to produce the complete check list of the stadium requirements on the basis of the renovation project you intend to develop”writes the FIGC, specifying that the document must be drawn up using the attached format e transmitted by February 27, 2026.
A key step, which will serve to verify the compliance with the UEFA parameters of the intervention envisaged on the “Barbera”, and which could prove to be decisive for the final insertion of Palermo among the five Italian offices selected by the Federation to host the European Championship.
Finally, the Federation renews the availability to Meet the Municipality and Club In the coming weeks to examine the maximum project: “We renew the invitation to want to share the maximum project on the occasion of a meeting to be organized with FIGC and UEFA, in order to encourage a further confrontation with the technicians and experts in charge of UEFA supervision Euro 2032”.
The path, therefore, remains open but tied to one rigorous, transparent and timely planning. Palermo is still in the running, but the finish line now passes for compliance with the technical requirements and deadlines imposed by the top of European football.
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