Excitement is building in Germany as football fans eagerly await the start of Euro 2024. The streets of Munich are alive with singing and dancing as Scottish and German fans mingle and enjoy the pre-tournament festivities. The official kick-off will be marked by an opening ceremony at the Allianz Arena, where the host country, Germany, will take on Scotland at 8pm.
During the opening ceremony, the late German football legend Franz Beckenbauer will be honored. Beckenbauer, a former defender and successful manager, led Germany to victory in several major tournaments. His wife, Heidi, will bring the European Championship trophy to the pitch, accompanied by Bernard Dietz and Jurgen Klinsmann, former captains of winning German teams.
In addition to the ceremonial aspects, the Euro 2024 opening ceremony will feature a special musical performance. The official tournament song, titled ‘Fire’, is a collaboration between Italian trio Meduza, OneRepublic, and German singer-songwriter Leony. Fans have also come up with their own unofficial tournament songs, such as Scotland’s ‘No Scotland No Party’ and the popular 70s disco hit ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie?’.
England fans, on the other hand, will be proudly singing their anthem ‘Three Lions’, which has become synonymous with the team’s spirit and hopes for success in the tournament. It’s a tradition that dates back to the Euros held in England in 1996.
As the excitement continues to build for Euro 2024, fans are eagerly anticipating the matches, performances, and celebrations that lie ahead. What are you most looking forward to at the Euros? Share your thoughts in the comments below and join in on the excitement of this prestigious football tournament.