European Championship Archives - Page 5 of 5

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1980, The Belgium Challenge

May 11, 2021 Din Havolli Belgium, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Germany, History of The Euro Cup, West Germany

UEFA Euro 1980 would see an introduction to a new-look tournament featuring eight teams. Italy did not make it past the group stage but cemented the base of a side that would go on to become World Cup champions two years later. Belgium's golden generation proved to be the tournament surprise despite losing to mighty West Germany in the Final.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1976, The Year of The Panenka

May 7, 2021 Din Havolli Czechoslovakia, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Germany, History of The Euro Cup, Netherlands, West Germany, Yugoslavia

Euro 1976 seemed set to give us another chapter of an unfolding football rivalry as West Germany and the Netherlands found themselves together at the latter stages of a European Finals for the first time. However, the stage was stolen by Czechoslovakia and a mostly unknown player whose name would eventually go on to become a verb: Antonin Panenka.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1972, Dream Debut for West Germany

May 4, 2021 Din Havolli Belgium, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Germany, Hungary, USSR, West Germany

Belgium seemed to be a fitting neutral host nation in the climate of Cold War relations and it was perhaps for that reason that it was chosen to host the European Championship in 1972. The tournament retained the four-team format that had by now become familiar and there was no doubt as to which team went into it as favorites: Gerd Muller's debuting West Germany.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1968, A Year of Firsts and Lasts

May 1, 2021 Din Havolli England, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Italy, The Azzurri, USSR, Yugoslavia

This week we look at UEFA Euro 1968, a year of firsts, a year of chance and a very different competition to the tournament we know today. Italy were the host nation and went on to win their only European championship to date in a pretty unconventional manner - making their way past the USSR by means of a coin toss and beating Yugoslavia in a Final that was played twice.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1964, Spain’s Forgotten Glory

April 27, 2021 Din Havolli Denmark, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Hungary, Spain, USSR

Before Xavi and co. had ushered international football into an era of Spanish dominance, you would have been forgiven for not recalling the last name to come close to landing some silverware for La Roja. The Euro 1964 hero, Luis Suarez, managed to bring the best out of his teammates on the way to lifting the only trophy Spain would claim for the next 44 years.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1960, The Humble Beginnings

April 23, 2021 Din Havolli Czechoslovakia, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, France, USSR, Yugoslavia

In the lead up to the UEFA Euro 2021, The Cult of Calcio will be turning over the extraordinary moments that have been a part of one of the greatest events in international sport. Today, we begin with a look at the very beginning, a tournament that would belong to one man: USSR's legendary goalkeeper Lev Yashin.

Italian Government Officially Allows Fans at Olimpico for Euro 2021

April 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Italian Football, Serie A, The Azzurri

Rome is set to be remain of the locations for the 2021 European Championship. The government has given its greenlight to have fans on the stands at the Olimpico Stadium, as demanded by UEFA. The Health Minister Roberto Speranza, who had the final say, sent his written consent to the federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Azzurrini Lose to Portugal In Hard Fought Under 19 Final

July 30, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Italy, Portugal, The Azzurri, Under 19

Come on, Italy, there is hope for the future. Coach Paolo Nicolato’s Azzurrini lost an incredibly entertaining Under 19 Championship Final in Seinajoki, Finland, succumbing 3-4 to Portugal after extra time. A double by Moise Kean and a header by Gianluca Scamacca were not enough for Italy to conquer the European throne again, 15 years after their last Under 19 win.

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