Euro 2020 was launched in emphatic style on Friday night with a stunning opening ceremony that included plenty of artistic flair before Italy defeated Turkey 3-0 in the opening game. The highlight was a stirring rendition of Nessun Dorma, one of football's most famous songs, by Italian opera tenor Andrea Bocelli. Bocelli sang as fireworks went off in the background of his performance and a female dancer attached to large helium balloons was floating above. Goals from Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne, plus Merih Demiral's own goal, handed Italy a comfortable 3-0 win in the Group A encounter. A female dancer attached to large helium balloons was floating above as Bocelli performed

Source: Daily Mail June 11, 2021 19:07 UTC