European Championship

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European Championships: Great Britain's Josh Charlton wins gold on day three • Feb. 15, 2025, 1:08 AM ET (BBC)

European Track Cycling Championships: GB win silver and bronze on day two • Feb. 14, 2025, 1:42 AM ET (BBC)

Julian Nagelsmann extends contract with Germany men’s team until Euro 2028 - The Athletic • Jan. 24, 2025, 3:29 AM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As	Euro • UEFA European Championship • European Nation’s Cup
Notable Honorees	Andrés Iniesta

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Zinedine Zidane

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