Euro 2012 news

Yesterday, in Poznan, held an official opening ceremony of the stadium, which was renovated in preparation for the final of the European Football Championship in 2012. More than 30,000 people witnessed a bright theatrical show and the main event - a concert of the legendary British singer Sting, who was part of a world tour in support of new singer album «Symphonicity».

The ceremony included a light-art performance, fireworks, and a theatrical performance with the artists, who were dressed in uniforms of builders.

"This is an important moment for Poznan and Poland, as well as project preparation for Euro 2012. The stadium, which was prepared with the thoughts of the inhabitants of Poznan, as well as to ensure the reception of the participants of Euro-2012, September 20, in all its glory. For 630 days before the opening of the tournament we have a ready object that you want to test and improve ", - said chairman of the Union PL.2012 Marcin Herra.

Arena Class "Elite" is fully compliant with UEFA to the organizers of the continental championship. He became the first football stadium in Poland, open to Euro 2012. Modernization of the arena began in 2003-th year and cost over 700 million zlotys (~ 230 million dollars). The four stands covered with a membrane coating, can accommodate 43,000 fans, but "clean" sites with a maximum overview of the field (according to UEFA) in the stadium 41 000.

However, work on the reconstruction of the object has not yet been completed. During the year there should equip the adjacent area, to prepare a training field, as well as to pave the driveways and sidewalks.

The first sport event which will be held on the Poznań Arena on September 30, will contest the second round group stage of the UEFA Europa League between the local "Lech" and the Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg. November 17 friendly against another hold here and the national team of Poland, which will play with the team of Côte d'Ivoire.