Granting Poland and Ukraine the rights to co-host the Euro 2012 soccer championship was a risky move as the two lack experience in hosting big sports events, UEFA President Michel Platini was quoted on Monday as saying. Since being chosen to co-host the event, both countries have been criticised repeatedly for the slow progress in updating the antiquated infrastructure and delays in building stadiums.
"We should remember that the two states so far have no experience in organising such events. That's why it is a great adventure for us... a bit risky I'd say," Platini told Przeglad Sportowy in an interview.
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