MUNICH (AP) — Munich is the first applicant to the German Football Federation to be the country's host city for the 2020 European Championship.
Munich wants to host the final and semifinals, as well as three group games and a knockout match, Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said on Thursday.
"Bavarians have proved on innumerable occasions that they are very tolerant hosts. That's the strongest asset," Rummenigge said while flanked by Bavarian governor Horst Seehofer and Munich Mayor Christian Ude.
The federation has until September to nominate candidate cites to UEFA, with Euro 2020 host cities to be chosen in September 2014.
UEFA announced in January that 13 countries will host Euro 2020 matches, with each providing a single stadium for the 24-team tournament.