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The most visited football portal in the country, EuroFootball.com, will help its visitors to follow the hottest news from France until the end of the championship. Every day, a news article will be provided with constantly updated information.
At 10:50 at the "Stade de France" stadium, today will be the first "EURO 2016" opening match. French football players, who will start the battle against Romania in Group A, will try to delight their full stadium. Here are the predicted line-ups for the national teams:
France: Lloris; Sagna, Rami, Koscielny, Évra; Pogba, Kanté, Matuidi; Griezmann, Giroud, Payet.
Romania: Tatarusanu; Sapunaru, Chiriches, Grigore, Rat; Hoban, Pintilii; Popa, Stanciu, Stancu; Keseru.
At 10:50, the French media is buzzing with news about "EURO 2016." One of the most influential newspapers in the country, "L'Equipe," wrote: "Let's write history."
After the "bloody Friday" events last year, extraordinary security measures have been taken in France. Police and military groups are guarding almost every corner, but the tournament organizers have also provided a mobile security application.
This application warns about terror attacks. Users will receive a notification if an armed attack or explosion is detected nearby, along with brief instructions on what to do next to protect themselves and others.
Yesterday in France, not only football fans, but also music lovers could attend the open concert of the French DJ David Guetta. The music created by D. Guetta this summer became the official song of "EURO 2016."
During the championship, the French police not only have to be cautious about possible terrorist attacks, but also about football fans themselves. Yesterday, a fight broke out in a bar, mainly involving England fans.
At 16:20, the "Stade de France" is ready to welcome about 81 thousand spectators today. Here is the view, before the stands are filled.
Interesting fact: in this European Championship, there will be four sets of brothers. One of them will represent different countries, namely Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) and his brother Taulant (Albania).
