The UEFA executive committee has chosen France as the host nation for Euro 2016, beating out rivals Italy and Turkey at a ceremony in Geneva on Friday.

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Turkey were bidding to host their first major football tournament while Italy's chances had been written off after a critical review of their bid following Uefa's inspection visits. Problems and ...

France were named as hosts of Euro 2016 by UEFA president Michel Platini here on Friday, the French bid beating off strong opposition from the two other candidates - Turkey and Italy.

France has been chosen to host the 2016 European Championship. UEFA President Michel Platini revealed the result in Geneva on Friday. The other two other candidates were Turkey and Italy.

France will host the European Football Championship for a third time in 2016 after defeating rival bids by Turkey and Italy in a ceremony attended by President Nicolas Sarkozy.

France – 7 votes Turkey – 6 votes. As a consequence, the bid of France was nominated to host UEFA EURO 2016. Further to the announcement of the successful bid, UEFA President Michel Platini, said: ...