1984 UEFA Euro Championship, France
The 1984 UEFA European Championship, hosted in France from June 12 to June 27.
France topped Group 1, which included Denmark, Belgium, and Yugoslavia, winning all their group matches, while Spain led Group 2, overcoming Portugal, West Germany, and Romania.
The semi-final matches were particularly memorable, with France edging out Portugal 3-2 in extra time in a thrilling encounter, and Spain defeating Denmark 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
In the final, host nation France, clinch their first major international title with an impressive display of skill and dominance. France secured the championship by defeating Spain 2-0 in the final held at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
The victory was sealed by a free-kick from Michel Platini in the 57th minute, who was the tournament's standout player, and an injury-time goal from Bruno Bellone. Platini's performance was historic, as he scored nine goals in five matches, setting a record for the most goals scored in a single European Championship, a record that still stands.
Trivia
- The record for the most goals at a single tournament is nine by Frenchman Michel Platini in 1984, which he achieved in five games.
Related Pages
- UEFA Euro Home
- UEFA Euro Host Countries List
- UEFA Euro Winners List
- UEFA Euro Trivia
- The Year in Sport: 1984
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