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Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal caused a major upsetat Euro 2016 by beating host country France in the Final despite their star's injury

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2016, Portugal Silence Home Crowd

June 13, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Portugal, Serie A

Euro 2016 was the stage for another of those football "underdog tales" though not necessarily from a technical point of view. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, winners Portugal caused a major upset by beating host country France in the Final, showing how pragmatic football can overcome the challenges posed by more talented teams.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2012, Spain Rewrite History with Second Title

June 10, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

Spain arrived at Euro 2012 as the reigning European and World Champions. They were on a mission to complete an unprecedented international treble and become the first team to win back-to-back European Championships. A historic journey started by Luis Aragones was now led by Vicente Del Bosque, who took over his duties after the Euro 2008 triumph.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2008, Spain and the Birth of the Tiki-Taka

June 4, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Germany, Russia, Serie A, Spain, Turkey

Before Euro 2008, Spain were always considered a talented but fragile side with a sort of inferiority complex when it comes to major tournaments. But an overly gifted generation of players, combined with the breakthrough of the "tiki-taka" style of play, finally helped them conquer their first trophy after a 44-year drought.

Euro 2004 could be regarded as one of the most exciting edition of the European Championship ever, given Greece's incredible victory

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2004, “Boring” Greece Stun Europe

June 1, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Czech Republic, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Greece, Portugal, Serie A

In its purest form, the 2004 European Championship in Portugal is considered one of the dullest and least entertaining major football tournaments in history; however, a broader perspective suggests that Euro 2004 could simultaneously be regarded as one of the most exciting ever, given Greece's incredible victory and the story behind it.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2000, France Shock Italy to Make History

May 28, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

Euro 2000 is considered one of the finest tournaments of all time, largely due to the excitement it generated. Wonderful matches and outstanding individual performances made it an unforgettable tournament - especially for France, who snatched victory from defeat's jaw by shocking Italy with a late golden goal.

The History of the UEFA Euro: 1996, Penalty Shootouts and Golden Goals

May 25, 2021 Ed Summers Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, European Championships 2020, Germany

Euro 1996 was one of the most revered tournaments England have ever competed in since their 1966 World Cup victory. For one sunny month, it appeared that the Three Lions were on the verge of "bringing football home" only to be denied by a penalty save against Germany who would go onto triumph in the Final over Czech Republic.

Denmark, a team that was not even supposed to be in the tournament, shocked the football world by winning the 1992 European Championship

The History of the UEFA Euro: 1992, The Denmark Fairy Tale

May 21, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Denmark, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, European Championships 2020, Germany, Netherlands, Serie A, Yugoslavia

Euro 1992 witnessed one of football’s greatest fairy tales. Denmark, a team that was not even supposed to be in the tournament, shocked the world by overcoming football powerhouses as the Netherlands and Germany to win an edition of the European Championship that established a new era for the beautiful game.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1988, Van Basten and the Dutch Conquest

May 18, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, USSR, West Germany

Euro 1988 is remembered for many different reasons but mostly for Marco Van Basten's performances that led the Netherlands to the title. After missing the last three major tournaments, the Dutch had made their long-awaited return with a team very similar to the dream team of Johan Cruijff in the 1970s.

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