The UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as the Euro Cup, is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. Teams from across Europe compete every four years for the title of European champions. From its inception in 1960 to the most recent tournament, the Euro Cup has seen a variety of champions and memorable moments. This blog post will delve into the complete list of Euro Cup champions, providing a comprehensive overview of each tournament and the victorious teams.
### 1960: Soviet Union
The inaugural European Championship was held in 1960, originally known as the European Nations’ Cup. The Soviet Union clinched the first-ever title by defeating Yugoslavia 2-1 in the final held in Paris, France. The victory marked an important milestone in Soviet football history.
### 1964: Spain
Spain won their first European Championship in 1964 by defeating the Soviet Union 2-1 in the final. Hosted in Spain, the tournament saw Fernando Torres playing a key role in securing the title for the home nation.
### 1968: Italy
In 1968, Italy emerged victorious in a unique final that required a replay after a 1-1 draw with Yugoslavia. Italy won the replay