Euro 2012

[Kaney]

I like the players in the Spain team, Xavi, Casillas, Iniesta, Alonso etc and think they should go out with one more big win, since they are amongst the best players on the planet, but I wouldn't be upset if Italy win. Spain are getting a bit boring but they're playing the best they can without Villa, and an on form Torres so I can forgive that. I like Balotelli but other than that Italy don't really do much for me. They're a great team and played some fantastic football, especially against the Germans but eh. As long as it's an exciting game that goes to pens, I don't mind who wins

[Summers]

More than anything I want it to be close, I don't want either team to run away with it.

[Lineker]

I just want it to not be a shit game of football.

[Lineker]

Uefa president Michel Platini says the 2020 European Championship could be spread across various cities in Europe, rather than having a single host.

Traditionally one or two countries have hosted the tournament, which is being held in Poland and Ukraine this summer.

The next competition in 2016 will be hosted by France.

"The Euros in 2020 could be held all over Europe," said Platini. "It could be either one country and 12 stadiums, or one stadium in 12 or 13 cities."

Turkey had been favourite to host the event in 2020, but their bid has hit difficulties due to a desire to host the Olympic Games in Istanbul in the same year.

Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have also formally declared an interest in hosting Euro 2020.

Platini confirmed a final decision would be taken in January or February next year.

"This matter will be discussed very seriously," he added. "We will have a great debate about 2020 and discuss the pros and cons.

"It's an idea I feel really passionate about, it will be a lot easier from a financial perspective.

"We are not going to wait until we know whether Turkey are going to get the Olympics.

"It creates a problem for us. We do have other candidates. Everyone has the possibility to host it.

"It is easier to go from London to Paris or Berlin than Cardiff to Gdansk. It would be four games per venue. It is a great debate."

Platini added: "We are just thinking about it. I have said 12 or 13 host cities, it could be 24 or 32. In these days of cheap air travel anything is possible.

"It is the political decision that needs to be made. We wouldn't have to build stadiums or airports. That could be important in an economic crisis."

In January 2011, Platini called for the 2022 World Cup to be played across the whole of the Gulf after Qatar won the right to host the tournament.

Meanwhile, Platini has repeated his opposition to goal-line technology. Platini has previously stated he believes its introduction would lead to "Playstation football".

"I am against technology," he said at Saturday's press conference in Kiev.

"Where do we stop? There was a mistake in the Ukraine-England game.

"But there was an offside before that."

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[Johnny Drama]

The multi host thing is ridiculous I can't see that ever happening.

Not sure who to root for now Germany are out. I have no money on the final yet but that an soon change

[Hobo]

I don't know if it is that crazy to host a Pan European competition if it was implemented properly.

[Sam]

Hate the idea, a tournament should be held in one or two countries only.

[gunnar hendershow]

Would it work out that France play in France, Germany play in Germany, and Portugal play in Portugal? If so that's really an unfair advantage and then disadvantage to the half of the tournament that has to play at another nation's home.

[Dingle]

The amount of travelling involved would be enough to grind that idea to a halt I'd have thought. I suppose they could get away with giving group games to four different countries and then have the quarters onwards in one country only. But it's much more of a hassle than it would be if you only had it in one or two countries. Preferably one.

[Thrilla]

Platini is as mental as Blatter.

[therockbox]

Platini is worse than Blatter. At least Sepp now understands the need for goal line technology.

[IAceI]

For anyone with time to kill BBC World Service are doing a super build up show at the minute with some really knowledgeable and interesting people speaking.

[Lineker]

You do my job for me!

Anyway, the teams are in:

Spain: Casillas, Arbeloa, Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, Xavi, Busquets, Alonso, Silva, Fabregas, Iniesta.

Subs: Valdes, Albiol, Javi Martinez, Juanfran, Pedro, Torres, Negredo, Mata, Llorente, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas, Reina.

Italy: Buffon, Abate, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Pirlo, Marchisio, Montolivo, De Rossi, Balotelli, Cassano.

Subs: Sirigu, Maggio, Ogbonna, Thiago Motta, Balzaretti, Di Natale, Giaccherini, Borini, Giovinco, Diamanti, Nocerino, De Sanctis.

Referee: Pedro Proenca (Portugal)

Both teams make one change from their respective semi-finals. Ignazio Abate is fit again for Italy and so returns to their defence in place of Federico Balzaretti. Left-back Balzaretti filled in on the right in the win over Germany, but Abate's return will provide greater balance to the Azzurri back-line. Spain return to a line-up with no recognised striker as Cesc Fabregas is recalled in place of Alvaro Negredo. The Sevilla forward made no impact on the semi-final against Portugal and was replaced by Fabregas before the hour.

[Liam]

I want Italy to win for once.

[Matt]

Viva la España!

[GoGo Yubari]

I never thought I'd be rooting for Italy but today I am. Won't be the end of the world if Spain wins, though.

[Lineker]

I do think I just about want Spain to edge it. Wish I was out there tonight.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

De Rossi looks so fucking badass.

Come on Italy!

[Lineker]

Also, should Italy lose, anybody who sends me a PM asking for it can have metalman's mobile number in order to give him abuse

[9 to 5]

Italy for money purposes. And they aren't Spain.