Sign up for our What's On newsletter to keep your finger on the pulse of an ever-changing Manchester It's almost time for one of the world's biggest sporting events to kick off, with the European Championship starting this week.
The Euro 2020 tournament was postponed by a year due to the Covid pandemic but players will finally hit the pitch from June 11.
The action will begin with Italy playing Turkey on Friday evening, ahead of England's first match on Sunday June 13. Bars and pubs across Greater Manchester are getting ready to welcome football fans into their venues once again, albeit in a seated and socially-distanced manner for the time being.
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