Nelly Predicts
Nelly the psychic Elephant (above) has predicted that Germany will win its opening match at the European Championship. The Germans, who won the World Cup two years ago and are one of the big favorites at Euro 2016 in France, will face Ukraine on Sunday in lille. Ahead of the match, Nelly made her choice at a zoo in northern Germany by kicking a ball and scoring into a net designated for Ukraine, indicating that team will concede more goals on Sunday. Serengeti zoo press officer Asta Knoth says "our 6-year-old elephant lady Nelly has predicted who will win or lose the first game in Group C of the Euro 2016 by kicking a football towards two goals. Nelly just predicted that Germany will win against Ukraine
Media centre cleared
Journalists at the Stade de France were requested to leave the media center for about 10 minutes as a precautionary measure while police with sniffer dogs came in for a security check before the tournament opener.
France has been in a state of emergency since the deadly attacks on November 13 that killed 130 people around Paris and injured hundreds more, rocking the city to its core.
The November attacks began at Stade de France, where suicide bombers blew themselves up outside the stadium during France's friendly against Germany.
To ensure safety, there are unprecedented levels of security in place at Euro 2016, which begins later Friday with France vs Romania.
Red as new orangeIJ
Red could be the new orange for Dutch fans during the European Championship inFrance.
With the Netherlands — known as Oranje for the national color — missing out on qualification for Euro 2016, Dutch Sports Minister Edith Schippers says fans should get behind neighboring Belgium — known as the Red Devils. "We are so close to our southern neighbors. They can use a few more supporters, so let's all go for the Belgians," Schippers told Dutch national broadcaster NOS on Friday. "They have a good team, so it could be a fun tournament." After reaching the semifinals of the World Cup, the Netherlands — European champion in 1988 — to qualify for the tournament that starts Friday night in Paris whenFrance plays Romania. Belgium, one of the pre-tournament favorites, opens its campaign by playing Italy on Monday in lyon.
an evening in paris
Famous DJ— David Guetta who is the music composer for the official anthem for the Euro 2016 tournament played some music in front of Eiffel Tower on Thursday night.