The England XI that thrashed the Netherlands at Euro ’96
England face the Netherlands in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 this evening, in a clash that has fond memories for fans of the Three…
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Euro's nostalgia
Iconic Performances: Monstrous Arshavin leaves the Dutch reeling at Euro 2008
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein illuminates many truths about the modern world. Among them, her cautions on the pitfalls of science are the most profoundly relevant.…
The fastest goals in European Championship history
Euro 2024 has been a tournament of fast starts with some of the quickest goals ever scored in the European Championship. In fact, four…
Iconic Performances: Peak Platini hits three in rout of Belgium at Euro ’84
Looking back at Michel ‘Le Roi’ Platini’s iconic performance against Belgium at Euro 1984, the phrase ‘hate the artist, love the art’ has never…
Euro ’96: Germany celebrate the summer of Sammer
Euro ‘96 is fondly remembered by German fans as the tournament that helped heal the wounds of their formerly partitioned nation. Die Mannschaft, comprising…
The best teams that never won the European Championship
Not every great football team wins trophies and not every team to win a trophy can be considered great. The European Championship’s long list…
Euro 2004 – Charisteas completes Greek miracle in Lisbon
Greek culture prides itself on being pioneers in multiple and wide-ranging fields, but success in football had proven elusive for a Mediterranean nation whose…
Euro 2016 – Five of the best players from the tournament
With Euro 2024 underway we’ve looked back at past editions, remembering some of the best players and performances from previous European Championship finals. Here…
Five of the best European Championship teams of all time
Euro 2024 is up and running and each of the teams involved will be aiming to etch their name into the European Championship’s illustrious…
The five oldest goalscorers in European Championship history
Cristiano Ronaldo kicks off his record-extending sixth European Championship this evening and international football’s leading scorer will be aiming for another record. The Portugal…
Five of the best opening games in Euros history
Euro 2024 gets underway this evening as the curtain is lifted on this summer’s major tournament in Germany. Ahead of the opening fixture between…
Euro 2000 – Zidane’s zenith as France reign supreme
Zinedine Zidane was more than just a fantastic footballing talent, he was a player whose most memorable moments defined an era and for many…
The top scorers in European Championship history
Euro 2024 begins on Friday evening in the latest edition of the European Championship. Europe’s biggest football nations will compete to be crowned the…
Wayne Rooney at Euro 2004: A precocious phenomenon
Wayne Rooney’s meteoric rise was a once-in-a-generation event. Rarely, if ever, has an English footballer’s emergence stirred such uncontrollable excitement. The Premier League has…
Ranking the most popular vintage Euro shirts ever
Retro football shirts are all the rage right now and finding – and purchasing – the classics can cost a small fortune. Nations have…
Four teams who could be the surprise package of Euro 2024
Each major tournament usually has a surprise package, an unfancied team who come from nowhere to upset the odds and reach the latter rounds.…
Five post-European Championship transfer flops
Euro 2024 could be a competition that catapults a player into the wider consciousness, though clubs should take caution when moving quickly to sign…
Five young players we can’t wait to watch at Euro 2024
Euro 2024 is nearly here and this summer’s tournament is set to be brimming with young talent. Ahead of the tournament’s first fixture on…