欧洲足球锦标赛（UEFA European Football Championship），被广泛称为“欧洲杯”，是由欧足联主办的顶尖国家级足球赛事。The tournament, often referred to as the "Euro," is a stage where national teams from UEFA's member associations compete for the championship title. 为了让欧洲各国足球队在世界杯间隙有更多的竞技机会，这项赛事自1960年起每四年举行一次。Originally named the "European Nations Cup," it was conceived to fill the four-year gap between World Cup tournaments, providing European teams with more competitive opportunities.
 
1968年，比赛更名为现在大家耳熟能详的“欧洲杯”。In 1968, the tournament was renamed to the familiar "UEFA European Football Championship," marking a new era in European football. 为纪念欧洲杯诞生60周年，2020年的比赛采取了独特的举办方式。To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the championship, the 2020 Euro was hosted in a unique format. 比赛在2021年6月11日至7月11日期间，由11个城市联合承办。Spanning from June 11 to July 11, 2021, the tournament was co-hosted by 11 different cities across Europe, showcasing the unity and diversity of the continent.
 
24支球队在这次盛会中激烈角逐。A total of 24 teams fiercely competed in this grand event. 而最终的冠军决赛，则在象征足球荣耀的温布利大球场上演。The final match, symbolizing the pinnacle of football glory, took place at the iconic Wembley Stadium. 2021年7月12日，意大利队与英格兰队在常规时间内战成1:1平。On July 12, 2021, Italy and England ended the regular time in a 1:1 tie, leading to an intense and unforgettable showdown.
 
在随后的加时赛中，双方都未能改写比分。Neither team managed to score in the extra time, setting the stage for a dramatic penalty shootout. 最终，在点球大战中，意大利队以3:2小胜英格兰队，勇夺冠军。Eventually, Italy triumphed over England with a 3:2 victory in the penalty shootout, clinching the prestigious 2020 UEFA European Football Championship title.
 
这场比赛不仅是球员技术和策略的较量，也是规则和公平竞争的展示。The match was not only a display of players' skills and strategies but also a testament to the rules and fair play that define the spirit of the game. 欧洲杯，作为足球世界的盛事，不断展现着规则与荣耀交织的赛场风采。The Euro, as a pinnacle event in the world of football, continues to demonstrate the intertwined elegance of rules and glory on the field.