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Uefa European Championship winners listing: All Euros and golden boot victors by yr

There have been 16 European Championship tournaments since its inception in 1960.

Scheduled to happen each 4 years, within the even-numbered yr between Fifa World Cups, it was initially known as the European Nations’ Cup earlier than altering to its present identify in 1968.

Ten groups have been topped champions up to now. Germany and Spain 3 times, Italy and France twice, with Russia, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Denmark, Greece and Portugal claiming one title every.

Two of Germany’s titles got here earlier than unification, gained by West Germany in 1972 and 1980. Russia’s victory was because the Soviet Union, the Czech Republic was Czechoslavakia and Serbia was Yugoslavia.

To date, Spain are the one crew to have gained back-to-back titles, in 2008 and 2012.

England missed the prospect to raise the European Championship trophy for the primary time in 2021 as they misplaced the ultimate at Wembley to Italy. The match ought to have been performed in 2020 however was postponed a yr as a result of Covid pandemic.

Which nations have gained the Euros?

A Michel Platini-inspired France celebrate winning the Euros in 1984
A Michel Platini-inspired France gained the Euros in 1984 Credit: Getty Images/David Cannon

Who have gained the Euros probably the most occasions?

Greece celebrate victory in 2004
Greece had been shock winners in 2004 Credit: AFP/Javier Soriano

Which gamers have been golden boot winners?

Alan Shearer celebrates scoring against Holland at Euro 96
Alan Shearer was the highest scorer at Euro 96 Credit: Getty Images/Shaun Botterill

Source: telegraph.co.uk