Harry Been

Harry Been (1989)

Harry Been (born 1949) is a Dutch businessman who presided over the organizing committees of Euro 2000,[1] the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship,[2] and the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.[3] He is head of the joint Netherlands and Belgium bid to host the 2018 World Cup.[4]

Harry Been is also known for his controversial decision to ask the continuation of the UEFA 2016 game between Serbia and Albania, after hooligan fans entered the pitch and physically attacked Albanian players.

References

  1. ↑ "England threatened with expulsion if hooligans are not restrained.". Soccertimes. 18 June 2000. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
  2. ↑ "Blatter: Bravo to the organisers". fifa.com. FIFA. 1 July 2005. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
  3. ↑ Chaplin, Mark (19 June 2007). "Under-21s set for thrilling finale". uefa.com. UEFA. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
  4. ↑ Johnson, Phil (4 December 2009). "World Cup winners will net £19million reward". The Scotsman. Retrieved 22 April 2010.


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