The captain for the World Cup in Ukranian colors is Robert Lewandowski. There is a time and a place for it.
The Spanish Football Federation and the Portuguese Football Federation said on Wednesday that they have joined the race to host the World Cup in 2030.
A news conference was held at the Swiss headquarters of the European soccer's governing body.
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The Spanish FA president said that the European bid was not an Iberian one. Today we took a step forward.
Fernando Gomes said it was an honor to include Ukraine in the bid. The two federations have given the go-ahead for them to do so. There is more to football than meets the eye.
It's a good decision. We've received the full backing of the organization. After the war is over, we can't forget about Ukrainians. They need to be given hope.
The terms of Ukraine joining the candidacy will be defined in the future.
The Ukrainian people's example of resilience is inspiring. The goal of the proposal is to contribute through the power of football to the recovery of a country.
The Spain, Portugal and Ukraine bid for the 2030 tournament is backed by the European Union and will compete against other proposals such as a collaboration among Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia.
Seven months have passed since the largest military invasion in Europe since World War II took place. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and millions have left the area.
The RFEF said in a statement on Wednesday that the candidacy of Spain, Portugal and Ukraine strengthens ties with Europe and provides reconstruction tools to the Ukrainian people.
The World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in the year 2020.
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