Italy’s match with the Republic of Ireland will be played in Lille with the roof closed this evening.
The news was confirmed by the FAI Twitter account ahead of kick-off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).
The turf at the Stade Pierre Mauroy has been bitterly criticised and will be re-laid on Friday after suffering “irreversible damage.”
Although it is not currently raining in Lille, there has been very bad weather in recent days, so the decision was made to close the roof over the stadium.
Italy’s match with the Republic of Ireland will be played in Lille with the roof closed this evening.
The news was confirmed by the FAI Twitter account ahead of kick-off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).
The turf at the Stade Pierre Mauroy has been bitterly criticised and will be re-laid on Friday after suffering “irreversible damage.”
Although it is not currently raining in Lille, there has been very bad weather in recent days, so the decision was made to close the roof over the stadium.
A weather warning alert has been released for thunderstorms and hail tonight in the area.
It is also confirmed Italy will be playing in their Azzurri blue shirt, white shorts and blue socks.
Ireland play with white shirts, green shorts and socks.