Soccer-Turkey's Calhanoglu hopes to meet Italy again in Euro 2020 final


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Turkey Press Conference - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - June 10, 2021 Turkey's Hakan Calhanoglu during the press conference UEFA/Handout via REUTERS

ROME (Reuters) - Turkey midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and his coach Senol Gunes said before their opening Euro 2020 game against Italy that they hoped to progress from Group A with the Italians and face them again in the final.

Calhanoglu, who plays for AC Milan, said all the Turkey players were excited about playing in the tournament's opening game in Rome on Friday.

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