The Italian men’s national football team the Azurris kicked off their Euro 2020 campaign on Friday with an impressive 3-0 win over Turkey in front of their home fans in Rome.
Playing their first major tournament in five years after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, all the goals came in the second half in front of a Stadio Olimpico that was filled to a quarter of its capacity.
Merih Demiral’s own goal put Italy ahead before Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne netted for Roberto Mancini’s side in the Group A opener.
The win capped an emotional night in the Italian capital which saw 16,000 fans return to the Stadio Olimpico.
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“It was important to start well in Rome and I think it’s a satisfaction for the public and for Italians,” said Mancini, whose side are now on a 28-match unbeaten run.
“There was a lot of help from the crowd. It was a beautiful evening, I hope there are many others, but there are still six more for Wembley.”
(Editor : Paul Akhagbemhe)
