Enjoy these memories of Leeds during Euro 96. PICS: YPNEnjoy these memories of Leeds during Euro 96. PICS: YPN
Enjoy these memories of Leeds during Euro 96. PICS: YPN

How Leeds embraced the spirit of Euro 96

It was a celebration of football which brought together the three Cs - a city, a country and a continent.

Leeds welcomed supporters from four countries for Euro 96 - France, Spain, Bulgaria and Romania - with Elland Road hosting three games from Group B. The city was trimmed up and hosted a series cultural events as Euro fever gripped residents and football fans alike. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrate the sights and sounds of the tournament when a city and a nation believed that football was coming home. READ MORE: 12 memories of Leeds in June 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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