Warsaw Stadium Debut in Doubt
Ongoing troubles at Warsaw's new National Stadium could derail plans for its first-ever fixture ahead of Euro 2012.
A Feb. 29 friendly against Portugal is in doubt because of the stadium manager stepping down Tuesday as well as continued friction between Poland's newly appointed sports minister and its football association, according to a Reuters report.
National team coach Franciszek Smuda suggested Wednesday the match will definitely take place but not necessarily in the capital.
"We will play in Wroclaw, but I would prefer to play in Warsaw, finally," he said when asked about a contingency plan.
Warsaw National Stadium is scheduled to stage five matches during Euro 2012, including the June 8 opener and a semifinal.