Switzerland kicks off women’s football EURO with multi-city celebration

Several Swiss cities celebrated the opening of the Women’s European Football Championship with fan zones, concerts, and plenty of football. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In Bern, the federal square is full with food stands, stages and a giant Ferris wheel. On Tuesday, under the blazing sun, children from local football clubs took advantage of the attractions, including a mini football pitch. Among the various initiatives for the opening of the fan zone were several concerts, including a performance by former Young Boys player and singer Guillaume Hoarau. In Basel, specifically on the Barfüsserplatz, immediately after the opening of the fan zone there was not a great turnout, a Keystone-ATS correspondent on site noted. Most probably the high temperatures held back several people, despite umbrellas and spots to quench their thirst. Several concerts are scheduled. A second fan zone, on the Messeplatz, on the other hand, offers more playful activities for ...