HISTORY OF THE EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 1960-2024

Discover the fascinating history of the European Football Championship, the second most important football tournament in the world. This book is a compendium of knowledge about the Euro, from the first championship in 1960 to the exciting tournament in 2024. Learn about the behind-the-scenes, curiosities and unforgettable moments that make up the history of this extraordinary sporting event.

• Complete history of all Euro editions from 1960 to 2024
• Portraits of legendary football players and coaches
• Reports on the most important matches and tournaments
• Tactical and statistical analyses
• Curiosities and anecdotes from behind the scenes
• Unforgettable moments and controversies
• Current information about Euro 2024

The European Championship is an event that always provides unforgettable emotions and surprises. From the triumph of Czechoslovakia in 1976, through the sensational success of Denmark in 1992, to the unexpected victory of Greece in 2004 - the Euro has always created new heroes and surprised the world. In this book you will find detailed reports on these and many other memorable events.

The author presents figures such as Franz Beckenbauer, Jrgen Klinsmann, Michel Platini, Zinedine Zidane, Pavel Nedvd, the Laudrup brothers, Peter Schmeichel, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Iker Casillas, Marco Van Basten, Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard, Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo. Find out how these outstanding footballers influenced the history of the Euro and what moments made them legends.

This book is not only a collection of dry statistics, but above all a captivating story about people, emotions and events that have been forever inscribed in the history of football. An ideal read for every football fan who wants to deepen their knowledge of the European Championship and remember unforgettable moments.

Arena Publishing presents the most up-to-date compendium of knowledge about the European Championship. Learn detailed reports on matches, portraits of football players and the behind-the-scenes of tournaments that have forever changed the face of European football. This book is a must-have for every fan who wants to stay up to date with the history and present of the Euro.

Technical data:

Publisher: Arena

Pages: 336

Format: 156x211 mm

Year of publication: 2025

Cover: paperback