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- We achieved it by working for success, team spirit and the country's identification. "When we got back to Belgium, we realised everyone in the country was happy."
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May 12, 2012 · Before the European Championship in Italy in 1980, Belgium had won just two matches in international tournaments. Qualification often seemed a challenge in itself, until a golden generation...
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Jun 20, 2024 · Belgium’s campaign in the 1980 European Championship began with a match against England. The game, played in Turin, ended in a 1-1 draw. England took the lead through Ray Wilkins, but Belgium equalized with a goal from Jan Ceulemans.
Under the guidance of manager Guy Thys, Belgium achieved their best European result at the 1980 edition in Italy. After finishing first in the group phase, before football nations Italy, England and Spain, Belgium stood in the final against West Germany.
The UEFA Euro 1980 final was the final match of UEFA Euro 1980, the sixth European Championship, UEFA's top football competition for national teams. The match was played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, on 22 June 1980, and was contested between Belgium and West Germany.
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May 12, 2012 · Before the European Championship in Italy in 1980, Belgium had won just two matches in international tournaments. Qualification often seemed a challenge in itself, until a golden generation...
May 21, 2004 · Before the 1980 Euros, Belgium were considered minnows on the International stage. Guy Thys, a former Belgian international was trusted with coaching the Red Devils in 1976. It was a phase when qualifying for a major tournament was celebrated as winning it.
It was the first European Championship to feature eight teams in the finals, which took place between 11 and 22 June 1980. West Germany won the final 2–1 against Belgium for their second title. This was the last European Championship with a third place play-off.
