foxsports.com
Jul 8, 2008
Updated: July 8, 2008, 8:20 AM EST Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko was making a one-day visit to Vienna on Tuesday to see if his country could benefit from Austria's recent experience hosting the tournament with Switzerland. Ukraine and Poland are co-hosting Euro 2012. UEFA has expressed concerns that both nations' preparations are seriously behind schedule, fueling speculation of plans for a backup host. Both face the challenge of building stadiums and upgrading dilapidated infrastructure, such as roads, airports and hotels. "The Ukrainian side is interested in learning Austria's positive experience in holding the recent European football championship," Yushchenko's office said. The president also planned to meet with Austrian President Heinz Fischer, Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer and Senate President Barbara...
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