Magic Moments in European Championship History [PHOTO]

Christopher Harris

Artist Dave Williams from Liverpool, England has put together 16 original illustrations to represent a different magic moment in European Championship history for each of the teams participating in Euro 2012.

According to Williams, “The illustrations use the national flags of the 16 finalists to recreate an iconic moment from their history.”

Here are all 16:

Croatia: Euro ’96 Schmeichel Lobbed

Czech Republic: Euro ’96 Karel’s Chip

Denmark: Euro ’92 Jensen’s Rocket

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England: Euro ’96 Seaman Saves

France: Euro ’84 Platini’s Freekick

Germany: Euro ’96 German Golden Goal

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Greece: Euro ’04 Corner Kick Conquerors

Ireland: Euro ’88 Whelan’s Overhead

Italy: Euro ’00 Penalty Progress

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Netherlands: Euro ’88 Van Basten’s Volley

Poland: Euro ’08 Pole Offside Goal

Portugal: Euro ’04 Ronaldo’s Tears

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Russia: Euro ’08 Arshavin Runs Dutch Ragged

Spain: Euro ’08 Spain Celebrate

Sweden: Euro ’04 Zlatan’s Backheel

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Ukraine: Euro ’12 First Time Finalists

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