The 52-year-old Italian has signed an 18-month deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as he replaced Nuno Espirito Santo.
It is also the first time in Euro history that the tournament's opening goal has been an own goal. Check out some of the other interesting stats from the opener:
It was this particular game that changed the perception that it was just luck that got Italy to the semi-final of the Euros.
The upcoming Euros can become a stage of redemption for the Azzurri after years of lingering in the shadows ever since 2006.