1. Which team did Germany beat in the final to clinch the European Championship in 1996?
a) England
b) Bulgaria
c) Czech Republic
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The correct answer is Czech Republic.
In 1976, Germany had lost to Czechoslovakia in the final. In 1996 too it looked like the script would be repeated after the Czechs had taken the lead. But a golden goal from Oliver Bierhoff saw the Germans through at Wembley stadium.
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In 1976, Germany had lost to Czechoslovakia in the final. In 1996 too it looked like the script would be repeated after the Czechs had taken the lead. But a golden goal from Oliver Bierhoff saw the Germans through at Wembley stadium.
2. Who won the European Championship in 1988?
a) England
b) Holland
c) Denmark
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The correct answer is Holland.
Holland were the underdogs of the tournament. Goals from Rudd Gullit and Marco van Basten saw the Dutch beat the mighty USSR.
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Holland were the underdogs of the tournament. Goals from Rudd Gullit and Marco van Basten saw the Dutch beat the mighty USSR.
3. Which country did Spain lose to in the 1984 finals?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Portugal
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The correct answer is France.
France were hosting the championship for the second time and had the best team they ever assembled. Michel Platini was the midfield magician along with Alain Giresse, Jean Tigana and Luis Fernandez.
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France were hosting the championship for the second time and had the best team they ever assembled. Michel Platini was the midfield magician along with Alain Giresse, Jean Tigana and Luis Fernandez.
4. Which team won the inaugural European Championship in 1960?
a) France
b) USSR
c) Yugoslavia
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The correct answer is USSR.
Soviet muscle overcame Yugoslav flair in the first ever European Championship, which was held at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
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Soviet muscle overcame Yugoslav flair in the first ever European Championship, which was held at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
5. Which team became the first reigning World champions to lift the European crown?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Italy
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The correct answer is France.
After losing to The Netherlands in a pool game, world champions France, captained by Didier Deschamps, won every match thereafter to lift the Henri Delaunay Trophy at Feijenoord in Rotterdam in 2000.
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After losing to The Netherlands in a pool game, world champions France, captained by Didier Deschamps, won every match thereafter to lift the Henri Delaunay Trophy at Feijenoord in Rotterdam in 2000.
