In an all-star France team the inspiration was captain Michel Platini, whose nine-goal tally, including two hat-tricks, remains a record.
The brilliant talisman analyses France's first success. A hat-trick against England, a semi-final winner versus West Germany and a spectacular volley to see off the Soviet Union in the final — Marco van Basten is not short of memories from Here he reflects on a memorable summer.
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis was Player of the Tournament in for his stubborn performances that kept a superb defence well protected.
He indulges in some nostalgia here. Cristiano Ronaldo was injured at the start of the final, but proved to be as inspiring from behind the touchline as he had been on the pitch as Portugal ground out another victory.
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Profile Account settings Preferences Log out. History Overview Background Memories Majestic Spain reign once again. Spain deliver on promise at last.
Fernando Torres struck the only goal in the Vienna showpiece as Spain, without a title in 44 years, finally came good on their promise.
Underdogs Greece have their day. Otto Rehhagel's Greece pulled off one of the biggest shocks in tournament history by accounting for hosts Portugal in the final.
Trezeguet strikes gold for France. Football comes home for Germany. Germany upstaged hosts England in a penalty shoot-out before Oliver Bierhoff's golden goal edged out the Czech Republic in the final.
Denmark late show steals spotlight. Van Basten sparks Netherlands joy. Marco van Basten shook off injury to inspire the Netherlands to their first major title, culminating in an incredible final volley.
Platini shines for flamboyant France. Michel Platini starred on home turf, scoring the opener in France's final win against Spain to take his tally to nine for the tournament.
Hrubesch crowns West German win. Panenka the hero for Czechoslovakia. West Germany make their mark. Italy make most of good fortune.
Spain savour home comforts. Spain combined home advantage and spirited teamwork to prevail at the Soviet Union's expense, Marcelino heading in a late winner.
Delaunay's dream realised in France. The Soviet Union beat Yugoslavia in the inaugural final, with Lev Yashin showing his class before Viktor Ponedelnik's extra-time winner.
Zwar verloren sie diese durch ein torloses Remis im Heimspiel gegen die Kasachen wieder, aber mit dem 0: November in Warschau und Slowakei 1: Weitere Testspiele wurden im Januar auf der arabischen Halbinsel bestritten, wo Island am Ende Januar folgte eine 2: In der weiteren Vorbereitung spielten die Isländer gegen Mannschaften, die sich nicht für die Endrunde qualifiziert hatten.
März fanden Spiele gegen Dänemark 1: In der unmittelbaren EM-Vorbereitung verloren die Isländer am 1.
Juni in Oslo gegen Norwegen 2: Der Kader wurde am 9. Nur Hammarby IF stellt zwei Spieler. Fünf Spieler spielen derzeit zweitklassig.
Bei der am Dezember stattgefundenen Auslosung der sechs Endrundengruppen war Island Topf 4 zugeteilt [8] und wurde der Gruppe F mit Portugal zugelost.
Weitere Gegner waren Österreich und Ungarn. Gegen alle drei hatte Island eine negative Bilanz. Gegen Portugal gab es zuvor erst zwei Spiele in der Qualifikation für die letzte EM , die beide verloren wurden.
Die Isländer begannen mit einem 1:
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