10 Facts about Euro 2016 , Don't miss it !

Euro 2016 knows alot of events , exciting games ,surprises and broken records during its matches .
We choose these 10 facts about Euro 2016 so don't miss it !


1- For the first time there will be 24 teams participating the Euro , since Euro 1996, it becomes a total of 16 teams .

2- Gibraltar is the only team that has never entered the qualification stage before. Gibraltar applied for full UEFA membership and was finally accepted by the UEFA Congress in May 2013. Gibraltar is the smallest UEFA member in terms of population, which is around 30,000.

3- France hosts the tournament for a record 3rd time .

4 - The most titled teams in Euro are : Germany and Spain .

5- Soviet Union is the first winner of the Euro in 1960 .

6- Denmark was failed to qualify for the 1992 edition, but then there was a civil war in Yugoslavia so Denmark replaced them as a special invitee in the final tournament . the wierd thing that  Denmark won the Championship .

7- Michel Platini is the historical scorer of the Euro .

8- Cristiano Ronaldo : Portugal's team captain is the  most participating player in Euro history

9 - Johan Vonlanthen is the youngest scorer in Euro history .

10 - France is the most containing team of players with dual nationality

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