GLASGOW’S “Squinty Bridge” has been chosen as the symbol of the city as it prepares to host matches during Euro 2020.
Sir Alex Ferguson helped unveil the city logo for the anniversary tournament, which will see 13 cities across Europe hosting matches.
Bridges are the theme of the logos for all host cities, from London to Copenhagen and St Petersburg to Rome, and Glasgow’s £20 million Clyde Arc represents Scotland.
Scotland’s Euro 2020 ambassador Sir Alex said of Glasgow: “It’s been the home of some fantastic finals, I can’t think of a bad one. It’s a warm city, Glasgow. The people have always made it that way and anyone coming here from France or Germany or wherever will be looked after.”
Hampden will stage three group stage games and one last 16 match in the 2020 tournament, which marks the 60th anniversary of the European confederation Uefa.
Every qualified host will be guaranteed two home games in the group phase, with the onus now on the Scotland team to ensure qualification.
Sir Alex said: “I had the incentive too in 2002 (to take Manchester United to the Champions League final at Hampden) and never made it, so I hope Scotland have better luck, but they need to win their games.”
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