Today’s date has entered the history of world football with the following events.
On June 12, 1984, the European Football Championship kicked off in France. This tournament was significant as the French national team, led by Michel Platini, won the European Championship title for the first time, demonstrating vibrant and attacking play.
On June 12, 2010, at the World Cup in South Africa, the England national team played against the United States national team. The match ended in a 1:1 draw but became memorable due to an error by English goalkeeper Robert Green, which led to a goal for the Americans and sparked widespread discussion in the press.
On June 12, 2014, the World Cup in Brazil began. The opening match of the tournament between the hosts, the Brazilian national team, and the Croatian national team ended with a victory for the Brazilians with a score of 3:1. This tournament is remembered for many bright moments and became one of the most spectacular in the history of world football.