Significance of Winning the European Under-21 Championship and Success Stories
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Summary
The article discusses the significance of winning the European Under-21 Championship and highlights players who have achieved success in both the U21 Euros and major senior tournaments. It also mentions notable players who have excelled in previous U21 Championships.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled29 players have won the U21 Euros and then a major senior tournament - including Laurent Blanc, Fabio Cannavaro, Gianluigi Buffon, Francesco Totti and Manuel Neuer.
Among the players to win the best player of the tournament award were Rudi Voller, Blanc, Davor Suker, Luis Figo, Cannavaro, Andrea Pirlo, Petr Cech, Juan Mata, Thiago and Fabian Ruiz.
Renato Buso and the late Francesc Arnau never won a senior cap
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