The European Championship is coming! With this article "European Championship History 100 Singles and Eight Generals" to present The Euro 2020! The Chief Football Culture Officer hopes to share the stories of the historical figures of the European Cup to more people! Thanks for watching!
54． Little Wen hou - Lü Fang Arshavin
In "Water Margin", Lü Fang is handsome in appearance and holds the Fang Tian Painting Blade, which is the same weapon as Wen Hou Lü bu, the first fierce general in the Three Kingdoms period, and in the "Water Margin", Lü Fang looks handsome and holds the Fang Tian Painting Halberd, and the appearance resembles the first fierce general Wen Hou Lü Bu in the Three Kingdoms period, so it is named "Little Wen Hou".
Arshavin, a Russian champion who became famous in the European Championship. At Euro 2008, Arshavin used his impeccable performance to make fans around the world remember his name. He missed the first two rounds of the group stage due to a red card for deliberate kicking in the final game of the qualifiers and being suspended for an additional suspension. At the end of the group stage, Arshavin, who returned from the ban, began to erupt in full swing, and he made up for the regret of missing the game with one pass and one shot, helping the team to defeat the opponent cleanly 2-0, so as to successfully qualify from the group. In the quarter-finals, the Russians faced the dutch team, the favourites to win the championship. Just when people thought that the Orange Army would easily pass the level, Arshavin ushered in his own battle of the gods. He played like a tireless elf throughout the game, acting recklessly in the Dutch backline. In the space of 120 minutes, he sent out 5 fatal passes, 6 breakthroughs to win free kicks, 5 shots and direct dialogue with the opposing goalkeeper, not only completed two assists, but also personally scored a goal in extra time to lock up the win, helping the team to pick off the powerful Dutch team and burst out the biggest upset since the beginning of the game. With such a stunning performance, Arshavin was selected for the best squad of this tournament, while also making himself one of the world's top stars. At the 2012 European Championship, Arshavin, who has passed the age of establishment, can hardly regain the courage of that year. Although he played all the games in the group stage, he failed to help the Russian team go further. At the same time that the team was eliminated, Arshavin also bid farewell to the European Championship.
53． Divine operator - Jiang Jing Tigan
Jiang Jingyuan was born as a descendant of the Luo keju, and because the imperial examination was not the first, he abandoned the literature and took up the military. He is proficient in counting, and can also stab guns to make sticks and arrange troops, known as "god operators".
Tigana, one of the famous French midfielders "Iron Triangle". He has a strong personality, a steady style, excellent passing and passing skills, and can be called the "main artery" of the French midfield of that year. As we all know, the 1984 European Championship belonged to France, to Platini, but it is undeniable that the presence of Tigana made the French rise to the top seem more logical. In the semi-final against Portugal, he played the role of "Mr. Key". It was an epic match, with the two sides drawing 1-1 in 90 minutes. In the 8th minute of extra time, the Portuguese took the lead, but the hosts, who were not willing to lose, then equalized. In the first minute of the finale, Tigana delivered the most crucial assist of his career, and Platini completed the kill. France ventured into the final and eventually won the title, and Tigana was a great achievement. After the match, he was also naturally selected for the best team of this tournament.
52． BoomIng Thunder - Ling Zhen Koman
In "Water Margin", Ling Zhen is known as "Thunder in the Sky" because he is good at creating artillery fire and is known for his powerful long-range attacks.
Koeman, the famous "heavy gunner" in Dutch football, his long-range shots and powerful free kicks have added a "force" scenery to the world football world. During his time with the national team, whether it was a penalty or a free kick, he was basically the number one player in the team. At the same time, he is also a world-class defender, and his defensive ability is equally excellent. At the 1988 European Championship, the Dutch team, known as the "uncrowned king", finally won the championship, they won the championship on the doorstep of their old rival Germany. In that tournament, Koeman was the best player in the Orange Army besides the "Three Musketeers", and his solid backline provided a strong security guarantee for the team to win the championship. After the game, Koeman was named to the official Best Team. However, the only regret is that he did not fully demonstrate his "strength" in this competition, and only scored a penalty in the semi-final match against Germany.
51． Golden Leopard - Yang Lin Barosh
Yang Lin ranked fifty-first among the leaders of Liangshan, and Ma Jun's General Xiao Biao was also the fifteenth leader of the sentinel, known as the "Golden Leopard".
Baros, the most prolific goalscorer in the history of Czech football. He has the speed of the wind, and his stunning performance at Euro 2004 made him famous. In the group stage, he scored a goal in the first game against Latvia, becoming the youngest player in the history of Czech football to score in the European Cup; next, he scored a game against the Netherlands, helping the team to a 3-2 victory; in the third game against the German chariot, Barosz scored a killer goal on the bench and personally sent the Germans home; in the quarter-final against Denmark, he helped the team to advance smoothly. In the semi-finals, the Czechs met the Greek team that later created the myth, and Barosz did not score a goal in this battle, and the Czech team's journey stopped. In the end, Barosh's goal count was fixed at 5 goals, winning the Golden Boot award of the tournament.
50． Jinmao Tiger - Yanshun Poporski
Yan Shun was the eleventh general of the Liangshan Horse Army Xiao Biao and the eleventh leader of the sentinel, with red hair and yellow whiskers, long arms and a wide waist, and was known as the "Golden Hair Tiger" by the Jianghu people. ”
Popowski, representative of the Czech "Golden Generation". He has the speed of carrying the ball that frightens all opponents, like an agile leopard on the green field. At Euro 1996, the Czech stars shone brightly, and in a series of star-studded names, the blonde Bobski amazed the whole of Europe. His flowing breakthrough and sprint on the right side of the road was a sharp weapon for the Czech attack that year, and in the quarter-final against Portugal, he single-handedly broke through the barrier and scored lightly, leaving a classic goal for the European Championship. Although the Czech team eventually finished second, Popowski's name has resounded throughout Europe. At Euro 2000, the Czech team as a whole did not perform well and failed to break through the death group. In 2004, Bobowski made his third appearance at the European Championships, and he remained an important part of the team's siege. Unfortunately, the Czech republic finally broke through in the semi-finals, and Bobowski was unable to welcome his national team's 100-game ceremony at the European Championship.
49． Fire-Eyed Fox - Deng Fei Schmeichel
Deng Feilie Liangshan Ma Jun Xiao Biao will also be the tenth sentinel leader, because of the red eyes, the Jianghu people called "fire-eyed fox".
Schmeichel, the greatest goalkeeper in the history of Danish football, is not one of them. He played at the 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 European Championships and was one of only a few players to have participated in four European Championships. But when it comes to Schmeichel and the Danish team, people only think of the 1992 Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Before that tournament, Yugoslavia was disqualified by UEFA due to the civil war. Just as the Danish player was preparing to pack his bags and go on vacation, he was unexpectedly notified to take the place. Completely unpopular, the Danish team went all the way to the semi-finals. The Danes were clearly at a disadvantage against the defending champions Netherlands, who had three musketeers, but due to Schmeichel's presence, they did not give their opponents half a advantage in the scoreline. In the game, Basten once played a beautiful long-range hanging shot, and just when everyone thought that the ball was a must, Schmeichel magically lifted the ball off the crossbar. For this classic save, Basten couldn't help but give a thumbs up. What Basten didn't expect, however, was that the Dane's blockade of him was more than that. In the penalty shootout, his shot was again denied by Schmeichel. The save not only blocked Basten's goal, but also completely killed the Dutchman's dream of defending the title. In the final, facing the invincible German team and facing the indiscriminate bombardment of powerful firepower, Schmeichel all chose to "refuse". And when the final whistle sounds, the Danes engrave the fairy tale on the Delaunay Cup forever, and Schmeichel becomes the eternal hero of the fairy tale.
48． Moyun Golden-winged - Oppen Figo
Ou Peng, who is strong in martial arts and good at speeding, describes him in the book as walking like a fly, so he received the nickname "Moyun Golden Wings".
Figo, the leader of Portugal's "Golden Generation". Its breakthrough ability on the right side is extremely excellent, and almost no player of the same period can beat the right, so it has the reputation of "king of the right side". At euro 1996, the "golden generation" was just emerging, and the young Figo did not bring too many surprises to the Portuguese team, and eventually they fell into the quarter-finals. At Euro 2000, the mature Figo was not only the absolute core of the team, but also the top superstar of world football. Under his leadership, Portugal won all three matches in the group stage. It is worth mentioning that in the first match against England, they fought back with the Jedi behind 0-2, and finally achieved a stunning reversal of 3-2, achieving a classic battle in the history of the European Championship. During the match, Figo fully demonstrated his technical characteristics and ability, and contributed a long-range shot to the team, which is one of the classic goals of his career. Although he lost to France in the semi-finals, Figo's performance was recognized by everyone. After the match, he was undisputedly named to the official Best Squad. At Euro 2004, the Portuguese fought on home. Although Figo has passed the age of standing, he is still brave in wearing the captain's armband. Under his leadership, the Grapes reached the final historicly. However, just when people thought that the competition would end with the "host wins the championship", the dark horse Greek team created a myth. It was Figo's closest to the World Series trophy and the biggest regret of his career.
47． Iron-faced—Pei Xuan, Merck
Pei Xuan was originally the sixth case of Jingzhao Province, and after returning to Liangshan, he served as the chief of the Military and Political Department for rewarding and punishing meritorious crimes, and was an upright person, selfless in law enforcement, and was known as the "Iron Face".
Merck, the most famous referee in German football, is known for his iron-faced selflessness in enforcing the law. He competed in two European Championships in 2000 and 2004, and has played three games in each of these two tournaments, where he has been highly recognized for his professional standards and law enforcement attitudes. The most famous match of his refereeing career was the Final of Euro 2004, dark horse Greece against host Portugal. Before the match, portugal expressed strong dissatisfaction with the referee's choice. First, the Head Coach of the Greek team, Rehagel, is German; second, Merck is a dentist outside of refereeing, and Rehagel is his old patron. In the face of the Portuguese's dissatisfaction, UEFA is resolute, and they fully believe in Merck's law enforcement ability and professionalism. Merck's performance in the game did not disappoint everyone, he blew the penalty scale properly, making the whole game intense and smooth, whether it was the pressure of the host or the personal relationship with the Greek coach, it did not have any impact on the game. In the end, the Greek team magically won the game, and Merck's impartial enforcement was widely appreciated.
46． Sacristy - Shojean Casillas
Xiao Rang, the forty-sixth good man of Liangshan, was known as the "Sacred Hand Scholar" because he could imitate the handwriting of the calligraphy masters of Mi, Cai, Su, and Huang.
Casillas, the most successful goalkeeper in the history of the European Championship. He is agile, his face is beautiful, and he is brave and fierce with a little bit of bookishness, which can be called the "Holy Hand Scholar" in the world football world. At Euro 2000, at the age of 19, Iker Casillas competed with the Spanish team, but he was still too young to play. Four years later, he played as a main player, but the Spaniards continued their "big game curse" and returned home after the group stage. At Euro 2008, Icarillas, wearing the captain's armband, ushered in the first highlight of his national team career, and he led the team to the top of Europe with a near-perfect performance. From the quarter-finals, he never broke the goal. After the match, Casillas was undeniably named the best goalkeeper of the tournament. At Euro 2012, he almost copied the performance he had four years ago, helping Spain successfully defend the title. It is worth mentioning that in this competition, Casillas did not concede a goal for 509 consecutive minutes, surpassing the 494 minutes of his predecessor Zoff, setting a new Record for the longest time not to concede a goal in the European Cup. At Euro 2016, although I did not get the opportunity to play, the experience of participating in the European Championship five times in a row had not been able to do it before him.