The podcast delves into the Euro 2016 tournament, highlighting England's shocking loss to Iceland, Wales making history, Italy and Germany's penalty shootout woes, Ronaldo's shot at redemption, and the overall excitement and drama of the tournament. With a teaser for Euro 2024, the hosts dive into memorable moments and unexpected outcomes that defined the championship.
England's defeat to Iceland in Euro 2016 was a dark moment shadowed by Brexit, highlighting unexpected outcomes in football tournaments.
The knockout stage of Euro 2016 was filled with intense matches, penalties, and unexpected heroes emerging, adding drama and excitement to the tournament.
Deep dives
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Recap of Euro Stories Journey
The Euro Stories podcast takes listeners through the journey of the European Championships from 1998 to 2016, highlighting key moments, games, and emotions. The episode reflects on the various host countries, memorable matches, and the impact of the tournaments on football fans, making it an engaging and informative series.
Group Stage Overview of Euro 2016
Euro 2016's group stage features thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes. Teams like France, Germany, and Italy showcase dominance, while underdogs like Wales and Iceland make remarkable progress. The group standings and qualification rules create suspense and excitement for the knockout stage.
Exciting Knockout Stage Moments
The knockout stage of Euro 2016 delivers intense matches and unforgettable moments. Penalties play a significant role, with teams like Portugal and Germany facing tense shootouts. Unexpected heroes emerge, such as Ed-Air, making crucial impacts in their teams' victories, adding drama and excitement to the tournament.
Recorded on the eve of England's first ever Euro final, we look back at their darkest day in the tournament when, in the shadow of the Brexit vote, Roy Hodgson's side crashed out to Iceland at France 2016. Oh, how we laughed at the time. Elsewhere, Wales made history, Italy and Germany participated in the worst penalty shoot out of all time, and Portugal and Ronaldo had a shot at redemption. It's Euro 2016 - and the final in our delightful Euro Stories series. Only a few more sleeps now till Euro 2024, and Jimbo and co will be with every night there's a game on. Woof!
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Abi Paterson
Executive Producer: Ben Green
With: Stefan Augustsson for Iceland, Rafa Honigstein for Germany, Lynsey Hooper for England, James Horncastle for Italy, Tom Kundert for Portugal, Julien Laurens for France, Kristof Terreur for Belgium, and Tom Williams for Wales