欧洲杯英文绘本(Colorful Illustrated Storybook of Euro Cup 2021)

Euro Cup 2021: A Colorful Illustrated Storybook

The Euro Cup 2021 was one of the most anticipated events on the football calendar. After several postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament finally took place between June and July 2021 across 11 cities in Europe. The tournament featured 24 teams from various European countries, all vying for the coveted title of European Champions. The Euro Cup 2021 was a phenomenal spectacle that left football lovers glued to their screens for the duration of the tournament.

The Group Stages

The tournament kicked off on June 11th, with the first game being played between Turkey and Italy. The group stages saw some thrilling performances from various teams. The French team led by the likes of Mbappe and Pogba, looked unstoppable in the group stages, winning all three of their games. The Group F stage was dubbed the "Group of Death," with three former European champions, Portugal, Germany, and France, all drawn into the same group. The Portuguese team managed to advance to the knockout stages despite finishing third in the group, thanks to the newly introduced third-place qualification rules.

The Knockout Stages

The knockout stages were full of surprises. The first shock was the elimination of the defending champions, Portugal, in the Round of 16. They were beaten 1-0 by Belgium, who went on to reach the semifinals. The biggest shock, however, was the elimination of the pre-tournament favorites, France, in the Round of 16. They were beaten by Switzerland on penalties in what was arguably the game of the tournament. The quarterfinals saw Italy overcome Belgium and Spain beat Switzerland to set up a mouth-watering semifinal clash. England also managed to overcome Ukraine to set up a semifinal clash with Denmark.

The Semifinals

The semifinals were full of drama and intrigue. The first semifinal saw Italy play Spain in a game that went to extra time. The game ended 1-1, and Italy triumphed 4-2 on penalties to book their place in the final. The second semifinal saw England overcome Denmark in a tight game that also went to extra time. The game finished 2-1 in favor of the English team, with Harry Kane scoring an extra-time winner to send his team to the final.

The Final

The final was played at Wembley Stadium, London, on July 11th, 2021. The stadium was packed to capacity, and millions of viewers around the world tuned in to watch the spectacle. The game was a tense affair, with both teams wary of making mistakes. The first half ended 0-0, with Italy enjoying the lion's share of the possession. The second half saw England take the lead through a Luke Shaw goal in the 47th minute. Italy equalized in the 67th minute through a Leonardo Bonucci goal. The game went into extra time, and neither team managed to find a winner. The game eventually went to penalties, with Italy winning 3-2 to be crowned European Champions for the second time in their history.

The Aftermath

The Euro Cup 2021 was a fantastic tournament that showcased some of the best talents in European football. It also served as a reminder of the power of football in bringing people together. The tournament was played against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the organizers did an excellent job in ensuring the safety of everyone involved. The Euro Cup 2021 will go down in history as one of the most memorable tournaments in the history of European football.