Gdisaster in Gdansk

21st May 2011

There are fears that the Poland - France game at the PGE Arena will be a flop

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The rapidly approaching friendly between Poland and France, which was supposed to demonstrate Poland’s readiness for Euro 2012 and be a grand opening for the Gdansk PGE Arena, is looking like a disaster waiting to happen. The Polish FA (PZPN) appear to be doing everything in their power to ensure the stands will be empty and the organisation a farce.

From the very start, the meeting has been on shaky ground. June 9 is not one of UEFA’s official dates, so there is no requirement for clubs to release their players. This means the French will in all likelihood turn up without Patrice Evra, Karim Benzema, Samir Nasri and a host of other stars, making the event meaningless in footballing t ...

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