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Focus on the 1964 UEFA European Championship

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Luis Suárez conducted the Spanish orchestra, inspiring the hosts past Hungary before defeating the Soviet Union in the Santiago Bernabéu final. UEFA.com looks back on the action.

Focus on the 1964 UEFA European Championship
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In an interview with UEFA.com before his death, ex-FC Barcelona forward Jesús María Pereda recalled Spain's first UEFA European Championship win in 1964, a triumph for team spirit.
Suárez reflects on Spain's EURO '64 joy
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Suárez reflects on Spain's EURO '64 joy

Luis Suárez had a key role in Spain winning their first major title at the 1964 UEFA European Championship, and so did the home support, the former Ballon d'Or winner tells UEFA.com.
Marcelino stoops to conquer for Spain
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Marcelino stoops to conquer for Spain

Pre-match concerns over whether this match would take place were long forgotten when Marcelino struck a late winner in Madrid, leaving the great Lev Yashin, still superb at 34, a spectator.
Spain savour home comforts
Live 01/01/2008

Spain savour home comforts

Spain combined home advantage and spirited teamwork to prevail at the Soviet Union's expense, Marcelino heading in a late winner.