UEFA Direct 199 – Focus on the Women's EURO

UEFA’s official magazine takes us back in words and images to England in the heady days of summer for an in-depth review of the EURO – a phenomenal football festival that smashed records across the board, attracted a legion of new fans to the women’s game and ended with the host nation savouring its first major international trophy in 56 years.

UEFA President’s editorial: A legacy to protect… and cherish

“A EURO for the ages” – the words used by Aleksander Čeferin to describe the tournament.

“Now, as we take stock of July’s enthralling events in England, we can say with every justification that our expectations were not only completely fulfilled – they were in fact surpassed in remarkable fashion,” he adds.

The UEFA President hails “impressive new benchmarks registered that will hopefully add further impetus to the growth of the women’s game across Europe”, as well as the event’s amazing festive feel. “Everyone joined together as one to share in the unrivalled joy of our beautiful sport,” he reflects.

Mr Čeferin also emphasises the crucial task that now lies ahead for UEFA and its member associations – to maximise and profit from the momentum created by the EURO.

“The Women’s EURO has left us with much to savour and a host of unforgettable memories,” he reflects.

“But it is now essential that all of us with the well-being of women’s football at heart work together tirelessly to ensure that the legacy of a magical month in England is never allowed to fall into neglect. The future rests in our own hands.”

Remembering the EURO

UEFA Direct finds out how key women’s football personalities lived the EURO and delivers tournament facts, figures and records. Meanwhile, a photo album of images from England serves as a vivid reminder of sensational on-field action and the wonderful atmosphere in and around the host cities and stadiums.

• Anne Rei: The UEFA Women’s Football Committee chair explains how the tournament was a game changer in the development of women’s football.

• Baroness Sue Campbell: The English Football Association’s director of women’s football looks at the legacy the EURO will leave behind in the host country.

• Teamwork tells: How UEFA, The FA and the host venues joined forces to organise a superb tournament inside and outside the stadiums.

• The stats behind the EURO: New records and impressive figures galore.

• The story in images: A marvellous month captured in colour.

The Technician: Heralding rising standards

UEFA’s technical supplement analyses the EURO to highlight how passing, pressing and possession are improving as better coaching and fitness help the elite women’s game to progress and develop.

Elsewhere in UEFA Direct 199

• Draw ceremonies and UEFA awards: The men’s club competition season kicks off in Istanbul.

• UEFA Super Cup: Madrid reign supreme in Helsinki.

• European men’s and women’s Under-19 finals: Joy for England and Spain.

• Women’s Futsal EURO: Spain taste the ultimate glory again.

• FIFA World Cup: Europe’s representatives prepare for action in Qatar.

• UEFA’s member associations: News from around Europe.

UEFA Direct 199 – essential reading for those who follow UEFA and European football…