For the first Eurovision Song Contest to be held in the United Kingdom in the last two and a half decades, the northern English city of Liverpool has been chosen as the host city, on behalf of this year's winner Ukraine due to their ongoing conflict with Russia.

In a draw held live on BBC television on Friday, Liverpool edged out the other candidate Glasgow as the host city. And, now the home of The Beatles will stage the spectacular event next year in May.&nbsp;

While decades-long tradition dictates that the winner of the previous year's contest gets to host it the following year, the European Broadcasting Union cited safety and security reasons for inviting the runners-up country for hosting duties.

Liverpool's mayor Joanne Anderson, in a message to Ukraine, said that the event would make them feel proud.&nbsp;

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"This is a massive event and the eyes of the world will be on us in May, especially those of our friends in Ukraine," she said. "Now begins months of work to put on the best party ever. Ukraine - you have my promise we will do you proud."

Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss said that Liverpool is expected to "put on an unforgettable show which celebrates the rich culture and creativity of Ukraine".

According to reports, BBC will stage the event, which was last held in the UK in 1998. The music show will be held at the Liverpool Arena, with the two semi-finals scheduled for May 9 and May 11 and the grand final for May 13.

Ukraine will automatically qualify for the grand final of the competition, the EBU said.

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Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, who rode a wave of public support, claimed an emotional victory in this year's Eurovision song contest. They also reacted to the news of the runner-up country hosting the next Eurovision contest.

"We are very pleased that next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Liverpool," Kalush Orchestra said on Friday.

"Although we are sad that next year's competition cannot take place in our homeland, we know that the people of Liverpool will be warm hosts and the organisers will be able to add a real Ukrainian flavour to Eurovision 2023 in this city."

For the first Eurovision Song Contest to be held in the United Kingdom in the last two and a half decades, the northern English city of Liverpool has been chosen as the host city, on behalf of this year's winner Ukraine due to their ongoing conflict with Russia.

For the first Eurovision Song Contest to be held in the United Kingdom in the last two and a half decades, the northern English city of Liverpool has been chosen as the host city, on behalf of this year's winner Ukraine due to their ongoing conflict with Russia. In a draw held live on BBC television on Friday, Liverpool edged out the other candidate Glasgow as the host city. And, now the home of The Beatles will stage the spectacular event next year in May. While decades-long tradition dictates that the winner of the previous year's contest gets to host it the following year, the European Broadcasting Union cited safety and security reasons for inviting the runners-up country for hosting duties. Liverpool's mayor Joanne Anderson, in a message to Ukraine, said that the event would make them feel proud. Also read: 'Werewolf by Night' review: MCU's Halloween special is a fun throwback to classic monster movies "This is a massive event and the eyes of the world will be on us in May, especially those of our friends in Ukraine," she said. "Now begins months of work to put on the best party ever. Ukraine - you have my promise we will do you proud." Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss said that Liverpool is expected to "put on an unforgettable show which celebrates the rich culture and creativity of Ukraine". According to reports, BBC will stage the event, which was last held in the UK in 1998. The music show will be held at the Liverpool Arena, with the two semi-finals scheduled for May 9 and May 11 and the grand final for May 13. Ukraine will automatically qualify for the grand final of the competition, the EBU said. Also read: 2022 FIFA World Cup: New anthem 'Light The Sky' features Nora Fatehi. Watch video here Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, who rode a wave of public support, claimed an emotional victory in this year's Eurovision song contest. They also reacted to the news of the runner-up country hosting the next Eurovision contest. "We are very pleased that next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Liverpool," Kalush Orchestra said on Friday. "Although we are sad that next year's competition cannot take place in our homeland, we know that the people of Liverpool will be warm hosts and the organisers will be able to add a real Ukrainian flavour to Eurovision 2023 in this city."

Liverpool to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

The T20 World Cup planned for India between October 18-November 15 could move to the United Arab Emirates if the Covid-19 circumstance in the nation doesn't improve. Albeit the Indian cricket board, BCCI hasn't surrendered any expectations of facilitating it, taking the Cup to the UAE is the alternate course of action, and not a trade with Australia, who will have the 2022 T20 World Cup.

“It’s too early to say what will happen. But the contingency plan is that it would go to UAE with the hosting rights staying with BCCI,” said Dhiraj Malhotra - BCCI and the tournament director of the World Cup.

Before the most recent flood in Covid contaminations in the country, BCCI had shortlisted Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Dharamsala, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow as the nine host venues. In any case, the seriousness of the second influx of contaminations has caused colossal worry with India's wellbeing foundation going under a ton of strain.

The Indian board has no alternative except to trust that the wellbeing circumstance will improve and travel boycotts forced by a few nations to be lifted before they would like to arrange the world occasion. It is perceived that occurs, keeping the World Cup in India without spectators would be the favored alternative before they settle on the emergency course of action.&nbsp;

The T20 World Cup this year will be a 16-team affair with teams to declare their squads one month before the tournament. There are four grounds in the UAE where global matches can be facilitated, and should the need emerge that choice will be actuated. The eight-team IPL was effectively arranged in the UAE a year ago.

The T20 World Cup planned for India between October 18-November 15 could move to the United Arab Emirates if the Covid-19 circumstance in the nation doesn't improve.

The T20 World Cup planned for India between October 18-November 15 could move to the United Arab Emirates if the Covid-19 circumstance in the nation doesn't improve. Albeit the Indian cricket board, BCCI hasn't surrendered any expectations of facilitating it, taking the Cup to the UAE is the alternate course of action, and not a trade with Australia, who will have the 2022 T20 World Cup. “It’s too early to say what will happen. But the contingency plan is that it would go to UAE with the hosting rights staying with BCCI,” said Dhiraj Malhotra - BCCI and the tournament director of the World Cup. Before the most recent flood in Covid contaminations in the country, BCCI had shortlisted Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Dharamsala, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow as the nine host venues. In any case, the seriousness of the second influx of contaminations has caused colossal worry with India's wellbeing foundation going under a ton of strain. The Indian board has no alternative except to trust that the wellbeing circumstance will improve and travel boycotts forced by a few nations to be lifted before they would like to arrange the world occasion. It is perceived that occurs, keeping the World Cup in India without spectators would be the favored alternative before they settle on the emergency course of action. The T20 World Cup this year will be a 16-team affair with teams to declare their squads one month before the tournament. There are four grounds in the UAE where global matches can be facilitated, and should the need emerge that choice will be actuated. The eight-team IPL was effectively arranged in the UAE a year ago.

BCCI to retain the hosting rights even if T20 World Cup is held in UAE

The Spanish&nbsp;city&nbsp;of&nbsp;Seville&nbsp;is to be named as a&nbsp;host&nbsp;venue for the&nbsp;rescheduled&nbsp;Euro 2020 soccer tournament after Bilbao was dropped, a source close to the decision told Reuters on Friday (April 23).

European soccer's governing body UEFA could not confirm whether or not&nbsp;Seville&nbsp;had been named, stating only that a final decision on the 12&nbsp;host&nbsp;cities would be revealed after its executive committee meets later on Friday.

Bilbao was dropped as a venue on Wednesday (April 21) after it was unable to guarantee organizers it could&nbsp;host&nbsp;fans in the stadium for matches.

As well as choosing&nbsp;Seville&nbsp;to replace Bilbao, UEFA will make a final decision on whether Dublin and Munich can&nbsp;host&nbsp;matches. All other nine&nbsp;host&nbsp;cities have confirmed they will be able to accommodate supporters at games with limited capacity.

Seville's 60,000-capacity&nbsp;La Cartuja Stadium, which has this year&nbsp;hosted two Copa del Rey finals plus the Spanish Super Cup final, is expected to be named as the venue.

The stadium is set to&nbsp;host&nbsp;all three of Spain's Group E games plus a last-16 match.

The 2020 European Championship was postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Spanish city of Seville is to be named as a host venue for the rescheduled Euro 2020 soccer tournament after Bilbao was dropped, a source close to the decision told Reuters on Friday (April 23).

The Spanish city of Seville is to be named as a host venue for the rescheduled Euro 2020 soccer tournament after Bilbao was dropped, a source close to the decision told Reuters on Friday (April 23). European soccer's governing body UEFA could not confirm whether or not Seville had been named, stating only that a final decision on the 12 host cities would be revealed after its executive committee meets later on Friday. Bilbao was dropped as a venue on Wednesday (April 21) after it was unable to guarantee organizers it could host fans in the stadium for matches. As well as choosing Seville to replace Bilbao, UEFA will make a final decision on whether Dublin and Munich can host matches. All other nine host cities have confirmed they will be able to accommodate supporters at games with limited capacity. Seville's 60,000-capacity La Cartuja Stadium, which has this year hosted two Copa del Rey finals plus the Spanish Super Cup final, is expected to be named as the venue. The stadium is set to host all three of Spain's Group E games plus a last-16 match. The 2020 European Championship was postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seville to be a host city for rescheduled Euro 2020: Reports

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