At the 1996 EURO, Spain advanced from the group as a second-place team behind France, while Romania and Bulgaria were eliminated. La Furia finished the group stage undefeated (one victory and two draws), and the Spaniards were rightly optimistic ahead of the quarter-final, where they were supposed to face England at Wembley. The match ended in a goalless draw (Spain had two goals disallowed due to offsides, though), and the Three Lions advanced to the semi-final, only to be eliminated in the same way by Germany.Dani Olmo could join Premier League giants two days after the EURO 2024 finalFate or something else, but at EURO 2024, Spanish players have been wearing a retro edition of the 1996 shirt before and after the matches. Many wondered whether that was a threat of revenge for that infamous defeat, but it actually was only a manufacturer’s special edition. For example, the Germans have also worn their retro shirts and jackets as a reminder of the 1990 World Cup.It’s boiling! Spanish and English press reveal key secrets to today’s finalHowever, after both England and Spain have reached the grand final, with or without the retro shirt, vengeance is at stake tonight. The Spaniards believed that the generation from the mid-1990s could become the golden one. Nevertheless, they had to wait for another 15 years to await Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Ramos, Torres, and Co.Regardless, Spain still remembers June 22nd, 1996, Wembley, the disallowed goals, missed penalties, and the Englishmen’s celebration. And even though the retro shirt was just a coincidence, if La Furia actually emerges triumphant tonight and grabs the trophy, it could be a cue that destiny intervened and that a twist of fate brought Spain to the European throne.EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP – FINALSunday22:00: (2.65) Spain (2.85) England (3.65)***odds are subject to change***
