History of the European Championships

Remember Greece coming from nowhere to win in Portugal, the drama of France winning their second title with a Golden Goal, England coming closer than ever before at Euro 96, the story of Germany's greatest ever team? Or you could go back to the first tournament in 1960, a win for Franco in 1964 or even a home win on Italian soil in 1968. And view our special Euro 2004 gallery.

Euro '96: Southgate remembers
Football came home, but the trophy went to Germany. Kevin Palmer speaks to the spot-kick fall guy.

Euro heroes - Patrick Vieira
Vieira dominated the midfields of Euro 2000 just as France dominated. He reminisces with Nick Bidwell.

Euro heroes - Hans van Breukelen
Hans van Breukelen was in goal Holland lifted their first major championship in 1988. He talks to Kevin Palmer.

Euro heroes - Alain Giresse
Quarter of one of Europe's greatest midfields, Alain Giresse was a star of France '84. He speaks to Nick Bidwell.

A bumper gallery featuring images from every single tournament from 1960-2000. [+]