Euro 2024 has been a tournament full of iconic moments so far, from Germany’s Scotland routing in the opening game to Albania scoring the fastest goal in Euros history. One unforgettable moment included Riccardo Calafiori breaking down in tears after assisting Italy’s late equaliser against Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo also made headlines when a young selfie-taker managed to defy security and take a selfie with him during Portugal’s game against Turkey.
Despite the heartwarming moments, there have been some unfortunate incidents as well. England fans threw empty beer cups at their manager Gareth Southgate after their game against Slovenia, highlighting the issue of faulty security at the tournament. Another memorable moment was when Albania’s Klaus Gjasula scored a goal and an own goal in the same game, a first in Euro championship history.
Austria has been one of the surprises of the tournament, stunning both Netherlands and France to win Group D. Georgia also made history by securing a spot in the round of 16 on their major tournament debut, beating Ronaldo’s Portugal in the process. Meanwhile, Spain’s Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to feature in all Euros championships at just 16 years old.
Group E provided one of the craziest moments of the tournament as Romania, Slovakia, Belgium, and Ukraine all finished level on points. Ultimately, Ukraine was knocked out due to goal difference, showcasing the unpredictable nature of Euro 2024. As the competition enters the knockout stages, fans are eagerly anticipating more iconic moments and surprises from the remaining teams.
