The official song for Euro 2020 or European Cup 2020 has been officially released. Bono and The Edge collaborated with DJ and producer Martin Garrix who were lined up to sing the official song of the European football competition.
Euro 2020 Official Song
The song is called We Are The People and was officially released on May 14. We Are The People is scheduled for the first time to be played at Euro 2020 at the opening at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
Through an official statement on the Uefa.com website, Garrix expressed his pride in being able to compose a song for a sports event as big as Euro 2020.
"It's an amazing experience to work with Bono and The Edge to compose a song for one of the biggest sporting events," said Garrix.
"I am very proud to be able to do it with them and so excited to share with all the fans around the world," he continued.
The song We Are The People has the meaning of hope that can reflect the feeling of positivity, hope and determination that any team needs to succeed, as well as offering a sense of togetherness, which is in line with the Euro 2020 theme of unity.
Here Are The Own Goal Scorers in European Cup History
Scoring goals in a big event like the European Cup is a big pride for a football player. However, if the goal scored is an own goal at the Euro, of course it will be a nightmare.
So, ahead of Euro 2020, which can only take place in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, launch from Bola.com, let's find out the history of who has scored an own goal in this four-year event.
There are only nine players who have made blunders by scoring an own goal in the European Cup. Who was the first to feel it?
Is a player from Rep. Ceska, Anton Ondrus. He scored in his own net at Euro 1976. Despite that, Rep. Ceska still won over the Netherlands with a score of 3-1.
After Anton Ondrus's moment, it took 20 years to see an own goal at the European Cup. The mastermind is Bulgarian player Lyuboslav Penev.
Because of an own goal, Bulgaria ran aground 1-3 from France. If you look at history there are some big names who have recorded own goals in the European Cup.
For example the England national team player, Glen Johnson. He made an own goal at Euro 2012. But England still managed to beat Sweden 3-2. Let's scroll down to see the nine players with own goals recorded in the European Cup.
Source: Metro