Euro 2008 kicks off today

Euro 2008 is kicking off this afternoon, with co-hosts Switzerland up against the Czech Republic at 5pm.

Man of the moment Cristiano Ronaldo's on show as well, as Portugal kick off against Turkey at 7.45pm.

Over the next 23 days, 31 games are set to be played in eight different stadiums.

Pundits are leaning towards Spain as potential winners, with Liverpool striker Fernando Torres being tipped to star.