Löw happy to host Euro 2024
Germany coach Joachim Löw has lauded the decision to allow the country to host the European Championships in 2024.
Germany were selected by UEFA over a bid from Turkey to host Euro 2024, confirmed yesterday in Nyon by a 17-member UEFA Executive Committee.
Germany last hosted the event in 1988 - when the country was split in two - and have lifted the trophy three times. They also staged the World Cup in both 1974 and 2006.
Speaking to the German Football Association website, Löw said: "A tournament like this is exceptional for our country.
"It's a good step for the next few years, and everyone in the association can now plan ahead for it.
"Such a tournament can really motivate younger players as well.
Philipp Lahm also responded to the feat, remarking: "I feel great anticipation and am mightily relieved.
"We have excellent stadia, and fans who adore football.
"We're very welcoming and we want to show that.
"We've done a lot of preparation, and we want to share this and get everyone involved."