EURO 2020, a tournament like no other: Q&A with Martin Kallen
Tuesday 8 June 2021
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UEFA Events SA CEO Martin Kallen, a veteran of five EURO tournaments, reflects on his toughest ever challenge – staging the world’s biggest sporting event to take place since the start of the pandemic.
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Even before a ball is kicked, UEFA EURO 2020 is already a major international tournament unlike any before.
Whether it is staging matches across 11 different venues, postponing the event due to a global pandemic or adapting regulations to protect the players and welcome fans back into stadiums, this European Championship will live long in the memory.