The matches form part of UEFA’s “Respect” programme for the tournament under the slogan “Football for All”. The initiative, the brainchild of UEFA President Michel Platini, aims to provide footballers with disabilities with a showcase to demonstrate their skills to a wide audience and show them the respect they deserve.

The exhibition matches will be held on the pitches forty-five minutes before kick-off. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday 19th June, Basel (Switzerland)
Blind futsal – Spain (reigning IBSA European champions) vs. England (2nd ranked team in Europe)

Friday 20th June, Vienna (Austria)
Intellectual disabilities – Special Olympics Austria vs. OBSV Austria

Saturday 21st June, Basel (Switzerland)
Players with a physical disability – Switzerland vs. Germany

Sunday 22nd June, Vienna (Austria)
Players with cerebral palsy – Republic of Ireland vs. Netherlands

For more information contact the EURO2008 Media Desk at media@euro2008.com.