The UEFA Europa League is one of the most influential soccer competitions in the world and one of the most glorious moments in the history of European soccer. Since the first European Cup in 1960, it has been held every four years and has been held 16 times. In this article, we will introduce you to the previous winners of the European Cup and their moments of glory.

1960: Soviet Union

The first European Cup was held in France in 1960. The Soviet Union became the winners of the first European Cup after defeating Yugoslavia 2-1 in the final. This was one of the glorious moments of Soviet soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

1964: Spain

In 1964, the second European Cup was held in Spain. The host nation, Spain, defeated the Soviet Union 2-1 in the final to become the European Cup champions. This was one of the glorious moments of Spanish soccer and their significant contribution to the history of European soccer.

1968: Italy

In 1968, the third European Cup was held in Italy. The host nation, Italy, drew 1-1 with Yugoslavia in the final and eventually won 2-0 in extra time to become the European Cup champions. It was one of the glorious moments of Italian soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

1972: Germany

In 1972, the fourth European Cup was held in Belgium. Germany became the winner of the European Cup after defeating the Soviet Union 3-0 in the final. This was one of the glorious moments of German soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

1976: Czechoslovakia

In 1976, the fifth European Cup was held in Yugoslavia. Czechoslovakia drew 2-2 with Germany in the final, and eventually won 5-3 on penalties to become the European Cup champions. This was one of the glorious moments of Czechoslovakian soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

1980: Germany

In 1980, the sixth European Cup was held in Italy. Germany became the winner of the European Cup after defeating Belgium 2-1 in the final. This was one of the glorious moments of German soccer and their significant contribution to the history of European soccer.

1984: France

In 1984, the seventh European Cup was held in France. The host nation, France, defeated Spain 2-0 in the final to become the European Cup champions. This was one of the glorious moments of French soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

1988: Netherlands

In 1988, the eighth European Cup was held in Germany. The Netherlands became the winners of the European Cup after defeating the Soviet Union 2-0 in the final. This was one of the glorious moments of Dutch soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

1992: Denmark

In 1992, the ninth European Cup was held in Sweden. Denmark defeated Germany 2-0 in the final to become the European Cup champions. This was one of the glorious moments of Danish soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

1996: Germany

In 1996, the 10th European Cup was held in England. Germany defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in the final and became the champion of the European Cup. It was one of the glorious moments of German soccer and their significant contribution to the history of European soccer.

2000: France

In 2000, the 11th UEFA European Cup was held in Belgium and the Netherlands*** together. France defeated Italy 2-1 in the final to become the European Cup champions. It was one of the glorious moments of French soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

2004: Greece

In 2004, the 12th European Cup was held in Portugal. Greece became the winners of the European Cup after defeating Portugal 1-0 in the final. This was one of the glorious moments of Greek soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

2008: Spain

In 2008, the 13th UEFA European Cup was held in Austria and Switzerland*** together. Spain defeated Germany 1-0 in the final to become the winners of the Euro. It was one of the glorious moments of Spanish soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

2012: Spain

In 2012, the 14th edition of the UEFA European Cup was held in Ukraine and Poland*** together. Spain defeated Italy 4-0 in the final to become the Euro champions. It was one of the glorious moments of Spanish soccer and their major contribution to the history of European soccer.

2016 : Portugal

In 2016, the fifteenth edition of the UEFA European Cup was held in France. Portugal defeated France 1-0 in the final to become the European