UPSC Prelims 2008 Q81: Current Affairs – Football
Which one of the following countries won the Euro Football Tournament, 2004 held in
Portugal?
- (a) Italy
- (b) France
- (c) Greece
- (d) Portugal
Answer: (c) Greece
Explanation
Winner of the 2004 Euro Football Tournament
This major European football championship, held in Portugal, produced a famous underdog winner.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Italy | Incorrect | Did not win this specific tournament |
| (b) France | Incorrect | Did not win; was the defending champion going in but was eliminated early |
| (c) Greece | Correct | Greece famously won the Euro 2004 tournament in Portugal, a major underdog victory |
| (d) Portugal | Incorrect | The host nation, but lost in the final to Greece |
Euro 2004 facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Winner | Greece |
| Host | Portugal (runner-up) |
Answer: (c) Greece.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Italy did not win Euro 2004.
- (b) Incorrect. France, the defending champion, was eliminated early.
- (c) CORRECT. Greece won Euro 2004, a famous underdog victory.
- (d) Incorrect. Portugal was the host and runner-up, not the winner.
Key point
Greece won the Euro 2004 Football Tournament, held in Portugal, in a famous underdog victory — with host nation Portugal finishing as runner-up.
Remember
Greece won the Euro Football Tournament, 2004, held in Portugal.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the host nation (Portugal) must have won its own tournament.
- Not knowing Greece's famous underdog Euro 2004 victory.
- Confusing this with other European football championships won by France or Italy in different years.
Exam tip
Euro 2004 (Portugal) = won by Greece, a famous football underdog story.
Sources
- Union of European Football Associations — UEFA European Championship 2004: results (Greece, champions)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — UEFA European Championship