"Pro-Palestine protesters have accused UEFA of having blood on their hands as they called for Israel to be kicked out of football at a Euros launch event. UEFA officially launched the 2028 Euros in Piccadilly Circus as dozens of protesters stood outside demanding the footballing body show Israel the red card on Wednesday. A protester speaking with a police officer near a replica UEFA trophy, Piccadilly Circus Around 60 protesters in Piccadilly Circus shouted blood on your hands, shame on you and kick Israel"
"During the event, organisers unveiled the football tournament's schedule and announced England would open at the Etihad before playing their final two group games at Wembley if they qualify directly. They would play at Newcastle's St James' Park if they won Group B, before returning to Wembley for the rest of the tournament, with England's national stadium set to host one quarter-final, both semi-finals and the final, which will be held on July 9."
"The final was confirmed as a 5pm kick-off three hours earlier than the Euro 2020 final at Wembley where chaotic scenes ensued outside the stadium as ticketless supporters tried to force entry. Organisers said three million tickets would be made available for the matches, more than any previous European Championship, but there were no confirmed details on pricing at this stage."
Pro-Palestine protesters confronted UEFA at the 2028 Euros launch in Piccadilly Circus, accusing the governing body of having blood on its hands and demanding Israel be kicked out of football. Around 60 demonstrators chanted 'blood on your hands, shame on you' and disrupted presentations. Organisers unveiled the tournament schedule, confirming England would open at the Etihad and play their final two group games at Wembley if they qualify directly, or at St James' Park if they win Group B. Wembley will host a quarter-final, both semi-finals and the final on July 9 with a 5pm kick-off. Organisers plan to make three million tickets available, with pricing not yet confirmed.
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