European Football Championship

Even the European Championship can’t do without an opening show!

This year's European Football Championship will not be without an opening show! Before the opening match in Munich's Allianz Arena between hosts Germany and challengers Scotland (9pm), a colorful show will take place as usual at major events ...

Conceived by Carlos Navarrete-Patioo, who has also staged shows for the International Olympic Committee, Formula 1 and Cirque du Soleil ...

It is known that UEFA wants to set off 60 fireworks around the playing area, 60 pyro objects are to burn in the hands of the protagonists and ten pots of smoke in bright colors are to smoke in the stadium.

Everything "strictly regulated"
This had originally raised concerns among the authorities. The responsible fire department recommended that no fires be lit. UEFA, however, pointed out that everything was "strictly regulated" and the authorities ultimately granted permission.

Beckenbauer's widow Heidi present
Franz Beckenbauer, who died in January at the age of 78, will also be honored before the first match. His widow Heidi will carry the European Championship trophy onto the pitch at the Munich Arena.

Jürgen Klinsmann and Bernard Dietz, captains of Germany at the 1996 and 1980 European Championships, will accompany her. Franz Beckenbauer was captain at Germany's first European Championship triumph in 1972, which means that all three previous German European Championship titles will be honored at the opening ceremony, according to UEFA.