An in-form Italy face Turkey in Rome on Friday as Euro 2020 finally gets underway a year behind schedule and with the coronavirus continuing to cast a shadow over the tournament. Mancini has rebuilt Italy, the 1968 European champions, on a 27-match unbeaten run. Spain, Sweden virus casesAs anticipation grows, the build-up has been overshadowed by several positive virus cases affecting players. But despite the ongoing threat, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has been bullish, insisting the Euro will be safe. "It will be the perfect opportunity to show the world that Europe is adapting," he said recently.

Source: News 24 June 11, 2021 02:26 UTC