The German Football Ambassador, Steffi Jones, will visit Tirana on April 22-23, announced the German Embassy in Albania today.

During her visit, she will meet with representatives of Albanian football at all levels, with professionals as well as amateurs and children, focusing on themes of inclusivity and diversity.

The European Football Championship will take place this year in Germany, from June 14 to July 14, under the motto: “”The Game on its Own Field for Europe.” The championship will be a great football festival, a celebration for all of Europe.

The Embassy states, “As the heart of Europe, we are committed to cohesion in Europe. Thus, clear rules, respect, diversity, and honesty are very important both in sports and in politics. Germany is particularly pleased that Albania will participate in this year’s championship and will be able to celebrate together with the whole nation in Germany and in Europe.”

51 matches of EURO 2024 will be played in a total of ten stadiums (Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, Cologne, Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Munich).

For the first time since 1988, 24 participating teams will compete again in Germany.

The first match Germany-Scotland, which opens the championship, will take place on June 14 in Munich. The final will be held on July 14 in Berlin.

“With EURO 2024, we are also particularly committed to sustainability: no new stadiums were built, carbon dioxide emissions will be offset, and train tickets for traveling fans will be offered at reduced prices,” emphasizes the German Embassy in its announcement.

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