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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Euro 96 in Leeds
La Comida restaurant in Leeds city centre was hoping for a Spanish victory in the quarter-final clash against England. Pictured with his customers is Spanish owner Vincente Rodriguez holding the Spanish flag. | Richard Moran Photo: Richard Moran
14. Euro 96 in Leeds
One of the winners of the Euro 96 shop window competition held in the Victoria Quarter. Pictured is Myles Dutton, manager of Dixon Bate. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Euro 96 in Leeds
Leeds College of Technology students Kerry Phillips, Louise Farquhar, Tahir Jabar and Azadeh Nejah celebrate after BT Mobile donated them Euro 96 pagers, so they can keep in touch with the progress of the Three Lions during exams. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Euro 96 in Leeds
A special Euro 96 Food Tasting Week was organised by Leeds City Council, Leeds Kirkgate Market traders and Thomas Danby College. Pictured are students Adam Jones (left) and Adam Eyeington. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
17. Euro 96 in Leeds
J D Sports in Trinity Street were doing a brisk trade in replica England team strip. Pictured are shop assistants, from left, Karl Fisher, Lisa Cromack, Paul Coates and Tanya McCartan. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
18. Euro 96 in Leeds
Chocante and Woodhouse Samba Band make their way through Leeds city centre as part of Euro 96 celebrations.