Apart from the World Cup, there is no football tournament which can compare to the Euros for quality and entertainment. First played in 1960, the Soviet Union were the initial winners of the European Championships, defeating Yugoslavia in Paris in a 4-way finals. Since then, the tournament has expanded to include 8 teams from 1980 and 16 teams in 1996 in England, which saw the championships rebranded as the Euros. Finally, the 2016 tournament in France will include 24 teams for the first time, competing in 6 groups of 4 teams.
All will be trying to emulate some of football’s most memorable moments which have graced the Euros down the years. Who can forget Czechoslovakia’s 1976 victory over West Germany, thanks to the famous Panenka penalty shoot-out chip. And if you are looking for football excellence, will anyone ever score a better goal in a final than Marco Van Basten’s stunning volley to hand Holland victory in 1988? All eyes will be on France during summer 2016 as new heroes are born.
Expect Euro 2016 to be Packed Full of Excitement
If the tournament’s history is anything to go by, then we can expect plenty of thrills during the 2016 finals. From the groups all the way to the final, this will be a keenly contested tournament carrying the hopes of entire nations. Frenchmen will always remember Michel Platini lifting the famous trophy when the championships were last played on French soil in 1984. Four years later was a moment of pride for all Dutchmen when Ruud Gullit let his side to victory. And even in defeat, the Euros unite. Nobody in England will ever forget the special atmosphere of 1996.
Among the favourites hoping for glory this time round will be holders Spain, who will be looking for an unprecedented third tournament win in a row. Meanwhile, world champions Germany will be keen to add the Euro title to their list of honours. And hosts France will be confident that a new, younger generation of stars can give the home crowd plenty to shout about. The Italians and the Dutch will also be among the favourites.
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