Total pain for the fans, but what is the alternative? Baku is (just) classified as being in Europe, so either they get their turn or the finals are rotated between Rome/Milan, Madrid/Barcelona, Paris, Berlin/Munich or London/Manchester. Or they decide the final venue after the semi-finals, leave it late for fans to book travel/accommodation, but pick a far more convenient location.
4 games, three group and one quarter finals, scheduled for Baku in the European Championships next year. Let’s hope England aren’t involved in any of them.