From the atmosphere to Alessia Russo’s backheel, why these finals will live long in the memory
The abundance of cheap tickets meant Euro 2022 was affordable for families – with children’s tickets for some group stage matches as low as £7.50. The stands were consequently packed with many more children than you usually see at international tournaments and the catering was doing as much trade in fizzy drinks and crisps as it was in beer. It all led to a much friendlier atmosphere than you often get at men’s international matches. There was no booing of national anthems, no need for segregation, a much more minimal security presence and a lot of dancing and singing.
