Uefa orders euro 2016 stadium pitch relaid
A interesting piece of football history!
In 2016, UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) ordered the pitch at the Stade de France, the main stadium for the Euro 2016 tournament, to be relaid due to concerns over its quality.
The decision was made after a series of test matches and training sessions revealed that the pitch was not up to UEFA's standards. The pitch was deemed to be too hard, too uneven, and too prone to divots, which could lead to injuries to players.
The relaying of the pitch was a major undertaking, requiring the removal of the existing turf and the installation of a new one. The work was carried out by a team of experts from the French Football Federation, in collaboration with UEFA and the stadium's management.
The relaid pitch was ready for the start of the Euro 2016 tournament, which took place from June 10 to July 10, 2016. The tournament was a huge success, with France ultimately winning the title by defeating Portugal 1-0 in the final.
The incident highlighted the importance of pitch quality in professional football, and the need for stadiums to maintain high standards to ensure player safety and the overall quality of the game.