Euro 2020: Italy light up opening game with 3-0 win in Rome

Italy opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Turkey in Rome.

Euro 2020: Italy light up opening game with 3-0 win in Rome SNS Group

Italy have won the opening Euro 2020 game with a 3-0 win over Turkey in Rome.

The Italian’s dominated for the 90 minutes after a stirring opening ceremony rendition of Nessun Dorma by Andrea Bocelli at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roberto Mancini’s men laid down a marker with three second half goals to extend their unbeaten run to 29 games.

They have won their last nine without conceding a goal and scored more than two goals at a European Championships game for the first time in their history.

Italy fans celebrate in Glasgow. SNS Group.SNS Group

Thousands of fans attended the first Glasgow fan-zone to watch the opening game on Friday night.

Upto 6000 supporters are expected to attend Glasgow Green for every one of the games including Scotland’s three group matches.

Steve Clarke’s men open their campaign against Czech Republic at Hampden on Monday before taking on England four days later.

They return to Glasgow to take on Croatia in their final group game.

The month-long tournament is being held over several host cities throughout the continent.

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