Italy terrifies Europe with a historical figure... and hardens Turkey at the opening of "Euro 2020"
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The Italian national team opened the European Cup 2020 with the best opening after a year of delay imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, by beating Turkey 3-0 in the first group match at the Olympic Stadium in Rome today.
Italy's goals were scored by Merih Demiral (53 own goals), Ciro Immobile (66), and Lorenzo Insigne (79).
The Italians sent a message of terror to all European teams, and celebrated a historic number, as they reached 28 matches without defeat, 23 wins and 5 draws.
Before the start of the match, the tournament began with an opening ceremony that witnessed a musical performance by the famous Italian opera singer Tenor Andrea Bocelli with a virtual appearance of Martin Garrix, Bono and "The Edge", in addition to fireworks, in celebration of this exceptional edition of the tournament, which is being held for the first time in 11 cities. From 11 different countries and continues until July 11 with partial attendance of the masses.
Italy's legends Alessandro Nesta and Francesco Totti moved the tournament's opening ball 'Uniforia', combining the words uni (uni) and ecstasy (forea), to sum up what the tournament promises.
About 16,000 fans were allowed to be in the stadium's stands in Rome, equivalent to 25 percent of the historic stadium's capacity.
A tournament that promises to be festive despite the Corona virus epidemic, which imposed itself as a heavy guest on the continental championship even before it rolled after players in Spain and Sweden, which led to the postponement of the finals for a year after it was scheduled for the summer of 2020.
Although its danger will certainly remain Until the final match scheduled for July 11 at Wembley Stadium in London, the European Union "UEFA" announced a festive summer in the stands of 11 host cities and countries for the event that celebrates the 60th anniversary of the start of the tournament.
But what preceded the start of the finals by a few hours has muddied this positive atmosphere somewhat, and it is not only related to the cases of “Covid-19” infection in the ranks of Spain, Sweden and Russia, but also added to that the political tension between the latter and Ukraine over the background of the shirt that he was supposed to wear. The last players in the tournament.
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