This is a list of all the European Soccer Championship articles we have published on the History of Soccer website.
Peter Schmeichel is widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, but is the Great Dane Manchester United’s greatest ever keeper? As a goalkeeper, he was known for his hulking physique, rapid reflexes, saving pivotal spot-kicks, and scoring …
Peter Schmeichel: Manchester United and Denmark Goalkeeper Read More »
The sight of England trooping off the field after Alessandro Diamanti’s penalty sent Joe Hart the wrong way to clinch a place in the Euro 2012 semi finals was a depressingly familiar sight. England penalty misses have been a curse …
England Penalty Misses: The 7 Biggest Penalty Fails Ever Read More »
Those early Dutch teams were likened to the ‘Clockwork Oranje,’ but Rinus Michels was the mastermind behind the machinery. He was a man of few words, but he was the guiding force behind Total Football’s brilliance. Aged 12 When He …
Rinus Michels: The Dutchman Who Invented Total Football Read More »
The fourth UEFA European Football Championship tournament, widely known as Euro 1972, was held in Belgium between June 14-18, 1972. UEFA Euro 1972 was only contested by four countries, with the tournament consisting of a semi-final, a third-place play-off, and …
Euro 1972: West Germany Win First European Championship Read More »
Uwe Seeler is widely considered one of the greatest German soccer players of all time. Uwe was born on 5 November 1936 in Hamburg, where he subsequently joined his beloved local club Hamburger SV at just nine years of age. …
Uwe Seeler: Famous Germany Soccer Legend And Hamburg Icon Read More »
1885 FA Cup Final Score: Blackburn Rovers 2 Queen’s Park 0 The Venue: Kennington Oval, London Match Date: Saturday 4th April 1885 Blackburn Rovers Scorers: Jim Forrest and Jimmy Brown Blackburn Rovers Team: Bill Arthur, Bob Turner, Fergie Suter, Hugh McIntyre, …
1885 FA Cup Final: Blackburn Rovers 2 Queen’s Park 0 Read More »
Dino Zoff, the former goalkeeper made 570 appearances in Italy’s Serie A from his debut on 24 September 1961 up until his retirement on 2 June 1983. An unassuming man, he enjoyed a hugely successful career at both club and …
Dino Zoff: Italy World Cup And European Championship Winner Read More »
The Milan Football and Cricket Club was founded by Erbert Kilpin on 16 December 1899. The futbol club, AC Milan would become one of the most prestigious in the world within a few decades. AC Milan History There is no …
AC Milan: The Official History, Its Rivals, Facts And Stats Read More »
Twenty-two years have passed since UEFA Euro 2000, a tournament many regard as one of the greatest soccer finals in modern times. Despite leading a charmed life at times, France’s ability to play the most attractive, attacking soccer made them …
Euro 2000: Regarded Best Tournament In Modern Times Read More »
Zinedine Zidane is one of the greatest soccer players in the game’s history, a true legend who achieved all there is to achieve and did it in style. But what made this French attacking midfielder special, and why has a …
Zinedine Zidane: Won World Cup And Ended Career In Madness Read More »
