“Out of all the unimportant things, football is the most important,” said St. John Paul II.If you didn’t understand it until now, just check out the euphoria surrounding the EURO 2020 finals. It has rocketed sky-high, so much that even Queen Elizabeth II has spoken about tonight’s tie.In her message to Gareth Southgate and his boys, she said:”Fifty-five years ago, I was fortunate to present the World Cup to Bobby Moore and saw what it meant to the players, management and support staff to reach and win the final of a major international football tournament.The Queen recalls 1966 World Cup presentation in good luck message to England stars https://t.co/tfmqPGDV3D pic.twitter.com/7Dxq8OAg5v— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) July 10, 2021 “I want to send my congratulations and that of my family to you all on reaching the final of the European Championships, and send my good wishes for the game with the hope that history will record not only your success but also the spirit, commitment and pride with which you have conducted yourselves.”It’s been 55 years since last England’s trophy, the 1966 FIFA World Cup title. Is it really coming home?The England team celebrate after Geoff Hurst scores the controversial third goal against West Germany during the World Cup final at Wembley Stadium, 30th July 1966 (©Getty images)
