EURO 2008 INFO

The gala match which was to oppose Thônex (GE) representatives of countries organizers of the Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 was cancelled. The Polish government ministers, expected to attend the meeting, made lurch.

Swiss side, four national councillors and members of the Geneva government should take part in the meeting. Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey had also confirmed its presence, without specifying whether it was anticipated that the Minister crowd the lawn Stage Three Oaks or follow the game from the stands.

"I have been advised at the last moment," lamented Miroslaw Tlokinski. The president of the Catholic community of Geneva had set up for this match which should enable Switzerland and Austria, a country organizers of the EURO 2008, to pass the baton to Poland and Ukraine will host the EURO 2012.

Ukraine had planned to bring representatives working in Geneva. Poland had for its part promised the participation of members of his government and MPs, noted Mr. Tlokinski. Austria had sent delegates regions of Styria and Salzburg.