Spain's Jordi Alba celebrates after scoring his team's second goal of a 4-0 win against Italy on July 1, 2012. (Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
For the first time in 36 years, the European Championships returned to Eastern Europe, with Poland and Ukraine splitting the hosting honors. On July 1, 2012, Spain beat Italy during the final match, 4-0, retaining its title. -
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