2012 European Cup

European Cup is a trophy contested by national teams in European football has been going on since 1960. When there are 16 countries that participate enliven this championship and the Soviet Union (now Russia) won the final round held in Paris (France) by defeating Yugoslavia (now Serbia) with the score 2-1.

European Cup was initiated by Henri Delaunay who wants a championship football great success on European soil given the World Cup where he and Jules Rimet was his successor. But unfortunately before he could enjoy a gridiron star in action on the proposed championship, God has called him. In honor of his name made ​​his figure the name of the European Cup.