The Complete History of the European Championship offers unrivalled coverage of European football's greatest competition. From the creation of UEFA and the first tournament in 1960, to Spain's enthralling victory in Poland and Ukraine, this book provides the most comprehensive history of the Euros ever written.
As well as thorough coverage of the qualifying rounds, match reports for every game in European Championship history are accompanied by a full statistical summary. For the first time ever this book also outlines the formations employed by every team in tournament history, along with coverage of how the tactical battles played out. In this extensive account every match is analysed in unparalleled detail, as the significant events of every game are explored and insights never previously recorded are offered.
From Michel Platini to Wayne Rooney, Marco van Basten to Cristiano Ronaldo, the incredible achievements of the competition's greatest players are recalled in evocative fashion, along with the moments which have made the Euros the most exciting competition in football. This is the ultimate companion for any true fan to enjoy France 2016 in all its glory.
As well as thorough coverage of the qualifying rounds, match reports for every game in European Championship history are accompanied by a full statistical summary. For the first time ever this book also outlines the formations employed by every team in tournament history, along with coverage of how the tactical battles played out. In this extensive account every match is analysed in unparalleled detail, as the significant events of every game are explored and insights never previously recorded are offered.
From Michel Platini to Wayne Rooney, Marco van Basten to Cristiano Ronaldo, the incredible achievements of the competition's greatest players are recalled in evocative fashion, along with the moments which have made the Euros the most exciting competition in football. This is the ultimate companion for any true fan to enjoy France 2016 in all its glory.
