Top 100 Moments in UEFA European Championship History

"Reliving the greatest moments in European football"

The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the Euros, has a rich history of thrilling matches, unforgettable goals, and dramatic victories. From its inception in 1960, the tournament has produced some of the most iconic moments in football. This list celebrates the top 100 moments that have defined the Euros, capturing the essence of European football.

Topics

• Top 100 Moments in UEFA European Championship History
  • Topics
  • Overview
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  • Legendary Goals
  • Dramatic Matches
  • Historic Victories
  • Breakthrough Performances
  • Controversial Moments
  • Top 100 List
  • Top 100 Table
  • Conclusion

Overview

• Title: "Top 100 Moments in UEFA European Championship History"
• Subtitle: "The Most Memorable Moments in Euros History"
• Tagline: "Reliving the greatest moments in European football"
• Description: "A comprehensive list of the most memorable moments in UEFA European Championship history, highlighting iconic goals, dramatic matches, and historic victories."
• Keywords: Euros, UEFA, European Championship, Football, Moments, History, Goals, Matches, Victories, Drama

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# Top 100 Moments in UEFA European Championship History
- The Most Memorable Moments in Euros History
- Reliving the greatest moments in European football
- A comprehensive list of the most memorable moments in UEFA European Championship history, highlighting iconic goals, dramatic matches, and historic victories.
- 5 Topics

## Topics
- Legendary Goals: Goals, Iconic, Memorable, Strikes, Finishes
- Dramatic Matches: Matches, Drama, Excitement, Thrillers, Games
- Historic Victories: Victories, Champions, Winners, Triumphs, Successes
- Breakthrough Performances: Performances, Stars, Breakout, Impact, Talent
- Controversial Moments: Controversies, Decisions, Incidents, Drama, Debates

Legendary Goals

"Goals that defined the tournament"

From stunning strikes to memorable finishes, these goals have left an indelible mark on the history of the UEFA European Championship.

1. Marco van Basten's volley (Netherlands vs. USSR, 1988)
2. Antonín Panenka's penalty (Czechoslovakia vs. West Germany, 1976)
3. David Trezeguet's golden goal (France vs. Italy, 2000)
4. Michel Platini's hat-trick (France vs. Yugoslavia, 1984)
5. Paul Gascoigne's goal (England vs. Scotland, 1996)
6. Zinedine Zidane's free-kick (France vs. Spain, 2000)
7. Cristiano Ronaldo's header (Portugal vs. Wales, 2016)
8. Gareth Bale's free-kick (Wales vs. Slovakia, 2016)
9. Mario Balotelli's thunderbolt (Italy vs. Germany, 2012)
10. Wayne Rooney's brace (England vs. Croatia, 2004)
11. Zlatan Ibrahimović's back-heel (Sweden vs. Italy, 2004)
12. Nuno Gomes' strike (Portugal vs. Spain, 2004)
13. Tomas Brolin's goal (Sweden vs. England, 1992)
14. Alan Shearer's volley (England vs. Netherlands, 1996)
15. Dimitri Payet's last-minute winner (France vs. Romania, 2016)
16. Patrik Schick's long-range effort (Czech Republic vs. Scotland, 2021)
17. Rui Costa's goal (Portugal vs. England, 2004)
18. Fernando Torres' winner (Spain vs. Germany, 2008)
19. Oliver Bierhoff's golden goal (Germany vs. Czech Republic, 1996)
20. Éder's winner (Portugal vs. France, 2016)

Dramatic Matches

"Thrills and spills of unforgettable encounters"

These matches are remembered for their intense drama, high stakes, and unforgettable moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

1. Spain vs. Italy (Euro 2020 Semi-final) - Penalty shootout drama
2. Portugal vs. France (Euro 2016 Final) - Extra-time winner
3. Germany vs. Turkey (Euro 2008 Semi-final) - Last-minute winner
4. Netherlands vs. Italy (Euro 2000 Semi-final) - Penalty shootout drama
5. England vs. Germany (Euro 1996 Semi-final) - Penalty heartbreak
6. France vs. Portugal (Euro 1984 Semi-final) - Extra-time thriller
7. Italy vs. Yugoslavia (Euro 1968 Final Replay) - Historic win
8. Denmark vs. Germany (Euro 1992 Final) - Underdog triumph
9. Czech Republic vs. Germany (Euro 1996 Final) - Golden goal drama
10. Greece vs. Portugal (Euro 2004 Final) - Stunning upset
11. Belgium vs. USSR (Euro 1986 Quarter-final) - Extra-time goals
12. Netherlands vs. Germany (Euro 1988 Semi-final) - Fierce rivalry
13. France vs. Spain (Euro 1984 Group Stage) - High-scoring thriller
14. Italy vs. France (Euro 2000 Final) - Golden goal heartbreak
15. Croatia vs. Turkey (Euro 2008 Quarter-final) - Penalty drama
16. Portugal vs. England (Euro 2004 Quarter-final) - Penalty shootout
17. Spain vs. Russia (Euro 2008 Semi-final) - Dominant performance
18. Sweden vs. England (Euro 1992 Group Stage) - Dramatic comeback
19. Germany vs. Netherlands (Euro 1980 Group Stage) - Intense battle
20. Spain vs. Italy (Euro 2012 Final) - Dominant display

Historic Victories

"Triumphs that made history"

These victories are celebrated for their significance in the history of the Euros, marking the triumphs of teams that etched their names in football lore.

1. Greece's victory (Euro 2004) - Against all odds
2. Denmark's triumph (Euro 1992) - Fairytale story
3. Spain's dominance (Euro 2008) - Beginning of an era
4. Italy's win (Euro 1968) - First major title
5. France's golden generation (Euro 1984) - Platini's brilliance
6. Portugal's first title (Euro 2016) - Ronaldo's glory
7. Germany's reunification victory (Euro 1996) - Bierhoff's golden goal
8. Netherlands' only title (Euro 1988) - Van Basten's magic
9. Soviet Union's inaugural win (Euro 1960) - First champions
10. Italy's resurgence (Euro 2020) - Penalty shootout heroics
11. Spain's back-to-back titles (Euro 2012) - Unprecedented success
12. France's double (Euro 2000) - Zidane's brilliance
13. West Germany's triumph (Euro 1980) - Defensive masterclass
14. Czechoslovakia's shock win (Euro 1976) - Panenka's penalty
15. Soviet Union's return to glory (Euro 1964) - Tactical supremacy
16. Spain's breakthrough (Euro 1964) - Host nation success
17. Germany's dominance (Euro 1972) - Netzer's influence
18. Netherlands' redemption (Euro 1988) - Van Basten's volley
19. France's redemption (Euro 2000) - Zidane's masterclass
20. Portugal's resilience (Euro 2016) - Éder's moment

Breakthrough Performances

"Stars born on the big stage"

These performances by players and teams marked their arrival on the big stage, leaving a lasting impact on the tournament and football history.

1. Michel Platini (France, 1984) - 9 goals in 5 matches
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, 2004) - Teenage sensation
3. Marco van Basten (Netherlands, 1988) - Golden Boot winner
4. Wayne Rooney (England, 2004) - Teenage prodigy
5. Oliver Bierhoff (Germany, 1996) - Golden goal hero
6. Antoine Griezmann (France, 2016) - Top scorer and MVP
7. Alan Shearer (England, 1996) - Golden Boot winner
8. Zinedine Zidane (France, 2000) - Tournament MVP
9. Fernando Torres (Spain, 2008) - Final match-winner
10. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, 2020) - Penalty shootout hero
11. Ruud Gullit (Netherlands, 1988) - Captain fantastic
12. David Villa (Spain, 2008) - Top scorer
13. Pavel Nedvěd (Czech Republic, 2004) - Midfield maestro
14. Xavi Hernández (Spain, 2008) - Playmaker supreme
15. Andres Iniesta (Spain, 2012) - Tournament MVP
16. Thomas Häßler (Germany, 1992) - Midfield dynamo
17. Luís Figo (Portugal, 2000) - Wing wizard
18. Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria, 1996) - Top scorer
19. Mario Gómez (Germany, 2012) - Goal machine
20. Gareth Bale (Wales, 2016) - Inspirational leader

Controversial Moments

"Drama and debates"

These moments sparked debates and controversies, leaving fans and pundits discussing the decisions and incidents for years to come.

1. Michel Platini's disallowed goal (France vs. Portugal, 1984)
2. Dutch protests (Netherlands vs. Germany, 1992)
3. Frank Rijkaard's spitting incident (Netherlands vs. Germany, 1990)
4. Portugal's disallowed goal (Portugal vs. England, 2004)
5. Dutch penalty miss (Netherlands vs. Italy, 2000)
6. Portugal's golden goal (Portugal vs. England, 2000)
7. Germany's controversial equalizer (Germany vs. Portugal, 2012)
8. Greece's defensive tactics (Euro 2004)
9. England's disallowed goal (England vs. Germany, 1996)
10. Czechoslovakia's penalty shootout win (Czechoslovakia vs. West Germany, 1976)
11. Italy's penalty heartbreak (Italy vs. Spain, 2008)
12. Portugal's red card (Portugal vs. France, 2000)
13. Denmark's late entry (Euro 1992)
14. Turkey's dramatic comeback (Turkey vs. Czech Republic, 2008)
15. Greece's shock win (Euro 2004)
16. England's penalty woes (England vs. Portugal, 2004)
17. Germany's comeback (Germany vs. Netherlands, 1988)
18. Italy's penalty drama (Italy vs. France, 2000)
19. Germany's disallowed goal (Germany vs. England, 2020)
20. Croatia's penalty shootout loss (Croatia vs. Turkey, 2008)

Top 100 List

1. Marco van Basten's volley (Legendary Goals)
2. Greece's victory (Historic Victories)
3. Spain vs. Italy (Dramatic Matches)
4. Michel Platini (Breakthrough Performances)
5. Michel Platini's disallowed goal (Controversial Moments)
6. Antonín Panenka's penalty (Legendary Goals)
7. David Trezeguet's golden goal (Legendary Goals)
8. Cristiano Ronaldo (Breakthrough Performances)
9. Portugal vs. France (Dramatic Matches)
10. Frank Rijkaard's spitting incident (Controversial Moments)
11. Michel Platini's hat-trick (Legendary Goals)
12. Germany vs. Turkey (Dramatic Matches)
13. Greece's defensive tactics (Controversial Moments)
14. Zinedine Zidane's free-kick (Legendary Goals)
15. Cristiano Ronaldo's header (Legendary Goals)
16. Paul Gascoigne's goal (Legendary Goals)
17. Portugal's first title (Historic Victories)
18. Oliver Bierhoff (Breakthrough Performances)
19. David Villa (Breakthrough Performances)
20. Alan Shearer (Breakthrough Performances)
21. Denmark's triumph (Historic Victories)
22. Spain's dominance (Historic Victories)
23. Italy's win (Historic Victories)
24. France's golden generation (Historic Victories)
25. Germany's reunification victory (Historic Victories)
26. Netherlands' only title (Historic Victories)
27. Soviet Union's inaugural win (Historic Victories)
28. Italy's resurgence (Historic Victories)
29. Spain's back-to-back titles (Historic Victories)
30. France's double (Historic Victories)
31. West Germany's triumph (Historic Victories)
32. Czechoslovakia's shock win (Historic Victories)
33. Soviet Union's return to glory (Historic Victories)
34. Spain's breakthrough (Historic Victories)
35. Germany's dominance (Historic Victories)
36. Netherlands' redemption (Historic Victories)
37. France's redemption (Historic Victories)
38. Portugal's resilience (Historic Victories)
39. Gareth Bale's free-kick (Legendary Goals)
40. Mario Balotelli's thunderbolt (Legendary Goals)
41. Wayne Rooney's brace (Legendary Goals)
42. Zlatan Ibrahimović's back-heel (Legendary Goals)
43. Nuno Gomes' strike (Legendary Goals)
44. Tomas Brolin's goal (Legendary Goals)
45. Alan Shearer's volley (Legendary Goals)
46. Dimitri Payet's last-minute winner (Legendary Goals)
47. Patrik Schick's long-range effort (Legendary Goals)
48. Rui Costa's goal (Legendary Goals)
49. Fernando Torres' winner (Legendary Goals)
50. Oliver Bierhoff's golden goal (Legendary Goals)
51. Éder's winner (Legendary Goals)
52. Netherlands vs. Italy (Dramatic Matches)
53. England vs. Germany (Dramatic Matches)
54. France vs. Portugal (Dramatic Matches)
55. Italy vs. Yugoslavia (Dramatic Matches)
56. Denmark vs. Germany (Dramatic Matches)
57. Czech Republic vs. Germany (Dramatic Matches)
58. Greece vs. Portugal (Dramatic Matches)
59. Belgium vs. USSR (Dramatic Matches)
60. Netherlands vs. Germany (Dramatic Matches)
61. France vs. Spain (Dramatic Matches)
62. Italy vs. France (Dramatic Matches)
63. Croatia vs. Turkey (Dramatic Matches)
64. Portugal vs. England (Dramatic Matches)
65. Spain vs. Russia (Dramatic Matches)
66. Sweden vs. England (Dramatic Matches)
67. Germany vs. Netherlands (Dramatic Matches)
68. Spain vs. Italy (Dramatic Matches)
69. Michel Platini's disallowed goal (Controversial Moments)
70. Dutch protests (Controversial Moments)
71. Frank Rijkaard's spitting incident (Controversial Moments)
72. Portugal's disallowed goal (Controversial Moments)
73. Dutch penalty miss (Controversial Moments)
74. Portugal's golden goal (Controversial Moments)
75. Germany's controversial equalizer (Controversial Moments)
76. Greece's defensive tactics (Controversial Moments)
77. England's disallowed goal (Controversial Moments)
78. Czechoslovakia's penalty shootout win (Controversial Moments)
79. Italy's penalty heartbreak (Controversial Moments)
80. Portugal's red card (Controversial Moments)
81. Denmark's late entry (Controversial Moments)
82. Turkey's dramatic comeback (Controversial Moments)
83. Greece's shock win (Controversial Moments)
84. England's penalty woes (Controversial Moments)
85. Germany's comeback (Controversial Moments)
86. Italy's penalty drama (Controversial Moments)
87. Germany's disallowed goal (Controversial Moments)
88. Croatia's penalty shootout loss (Controversial Moments)
89. Michel Platini (France, 1984) (Breakthrough Performances)
90. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, 2004) (Breakthrough Performances)
91. Marco van Basten (Netherlands, 1988) (Breakthrough Performances)
92. Wayne Rooney (England, 2004) (Breakthrough Performances)
93. Oliver Bierhoff (Germany, 1996) (Breakthrough Performances)
94. Antoine Griezmann (France, 2016) (Breakthrough Performances)
95. Alan Shearer (England, 1996) (Breakthrough Performances)
96. Zinedine Zidane (France, 2000) (Breakthrough Performances)
97. Fernando Torres (Spain, 2008) (Breakthrough Performances)
98. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, 2020) (Breakthrough Performances)
99. Ruud Gullit (Netherlands, 1988) (Breakthrough Performances)
100. David Villa (Spain, 2008) (Breakthrough Performances)
101. Pavel Nedvěd (Czech Republic, 2004) (Breakthrough Performances)
102. Xavi Hernández (Spain, 2008) (Breakthrough Performances)
103. Andres Iniesta (Spain, 2012) (Breakthrough Performances)
104. Thomas Häßler (Germany, 1992) (Breakthrough Performances)
105. Luís Figo (Portugal, 2000) (Breakthrough Performances)
106. Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria, 1996) (Breakthrough Performances)
107. Mario Gómez (Germany, 2012) (Breakthrough Performances)
108. Gareth Bale (Wales, 2016) (Breakthrough Performances)

Top 100 Table

Rank	Name	Topic	Tagline
1	Marco van Basten's volley	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
2	Greece's victory	Historic Victories	"Triumphs that made history"
3	Spain vs. Italy	Dramatic Matches	"Thrills and spills of unforgettable encounters"
4	Michel Platini	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
5	Michel Platini's disallowed goal	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
6	Antonín Panenka's penalty	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
7	David Trezeguet's golden goal	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
8	Cristiano Ronaldo	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
9	Portugal vs. France	Dramatic Matches	"Thrills and spills of unforgettable encounters"
10	Frank Rijkaard's spitting incident	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
11	Michel Platini's hat-trick	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
12	Germany vs. Turkey	Dramatic Matches	"Thrills and spills of unforgettable encounters"
13	Greece's defensive tactics	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
14	Zinedine Zidane's free-kick	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
15	Cristiano Ronaldo's header	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
16	Paul Gascoigne's goal	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
17	Portugal's first title	Historic Victories	"Triumphs that made history"
18	Oliver Bierhoff	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
19	David Villa	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
20	Alan Shearer	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
21	Denmark's triumph	Historic Victories	"Fairytale story"
22	Spain's dominance	Historic Victories	"Beginning of an era"
23	Italy's win	Historic Victories	"First major title"
24	France's golden generation	Historic Victories	"Platini's brilliance"
25	Germany's reunification victory	Historic Victories	"Bierhoff's golden goal"
26	Netherlands' only title	Historic Victories	"Van Basten's magic"
27	Soviet Union's inaugural win	Historic Victories	"First champions"
28	Italy's resurgence	Historic Victories	"Penalty shootout heroics"
29	Spain's back-to-back titles	Historic Victories	"Unprecedented success"
30	France's double	Historic Victories	"Zidane's brilliance"
31	West Germany's triumph	Historic Victories	"Defensive masterclass"
32	Czechoslovakia's shock win	Historic Victories	"Panenka's penalty"
33	Soviet Union's return to glory	Historic Victories	"Tactical supremacy"
34	Spain's breakthrough	Historic Victories	"Host nation success"
35	Germany's dominance	Historic Victories	"Netzer's influence"
36	Netherlands' redemption	Historic Victories	"Van Basten's volley"
37	France's redemption	Historic Victories	"Zidane's masterclass"
38	Portugal's resilience	Historic Victories	"Éder's moment"
39	Gareth Bale's free-kick	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
40	Mario Balotelli's thunderbolt	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
41	Wayne Rooney's brace	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
42	Zlatan Ibrahimović's back-heel	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
43	Nuno Gomes' strike	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
44	Tomas Brolin's goal	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
45	Alan Shearer's volley	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
46	Dimitri Payet's last-minute winner	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
47	Patrik Schick's long-range effort	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
48	Rui Costa's goal	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
49	Fernando Torres' winner	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
50	Oliver Bierhoff's golden goal	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
51	Éder's winner	Legendary Goals	"Goals that defined the tournament"
52	Netherlands vs. Italy	Dramatic Matches	"Penalty shootout drama"
53	England vs. Germany	Dramatic Matches	"Penalty heartbreak"
54	France vs. Portugal	Dramatic Matches	"Extra-time thriller"
55	Italy vs. Yugoslavia	Dramatic Matches	"Historic win"
56	Denmark vs. Germany	Dramatic Matches	"Underdog triumph"
57	Czech Republic vs. Germany	Dramatic Matches	"Golden goal drama"
58	Greece vs. Portugal	Dramatic Matches	"Stunning upset"
59	Belgium vs. USSR	Dramatic Matches	"Extra-time goals"
60	Netherlands vs. Germany	Dramatic Matches	"Fierce rivalry"
61	France vs. Spain	Dramatic Matches	"High-scoring thriller"
62	Italy vs. France	Dramatic Matches	"Golden goal heartbreak"
63	Croatia vs. Turkey	Dramatic Matches	"Penalty drama"
64	Portugal vs. England	Dramatic Matches	"Penalty shootout"
65	Spain vs. Russia	Dramatic Matches	"Dominant performance"
66	Sweden vs. England	Dramatic Matches	"Dramatic comeback"
67	Germany vs. Netherlands	Dramatic Matches	"Intense battle"
68	Spain vs. Italy	Dramatic Matches	"Dominant display"
69	Michel Platini's disallowed goal	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
70	Dutch protests	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
71	Frank Rijkaard's spitting incident	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
72	Portugal's disallowed goal	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
73	Dutch penalty miss	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
74	Portugal's golden goal	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
75	Germany's controversial equalizer	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
76	Greece's defensive tactics	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
77	England's disallowed goal	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
78	Czechoslovakia's penalty shootout win	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
79	Italy's penalty heartbreak	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
80	Portugal's red card	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
81	Denmark's late entry	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
82	Turkey's dramatic comeback	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
83	Greece's shock win	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
84	England's penalty woes	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
85	Germany's comeback	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
86	Italy's penalty drama	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
87	Germany's disallowed goal	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
88	Croatia's penalty shootout loss	Controversial Moments	"Drama and debates"
89	Michel Platini (France, 1984)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
90	Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, 2004)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
91	Marco van Basten (Netherlands, 1988)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
92	Wayne Rooney (England, 2004)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
93	Oliver Bierhoff (Germany, 1996)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
94	Antoine Griezmann (France, 2016)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
95	Alan Shearer (England, 1996)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
96	Zinedine Zidane (France, 2000)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
97	Fernando Torres (Spain, 2008)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
98	Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, 2020)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
99	Ruud Gullit (Netherlands, 1988)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"
100	David Villa (Spain, 2008)	Breakthrough Performances	"Stars born on the big stage"

Conclusion

These moments in UEFA European Championship history not only highlight the incredible talent and drama of the tournament but also showcase the passion and excitement that football brings to millions of fans worldwide. From unforgettable goals to dramatic matches and historic victories, the Euros continue to be a celebration of the beautiful game.