Rise of the North

Rise of the North: The 1992 European Championship is the remarkable story of one of international football’s most unlikely triumphs: Denmark’s astonishing victory after being drafted in as last-minute replacements for Yugoslavia.

From Neil Jensen, author of the widely acclaimed The Summer of Total Football: The 1974 World Cup.

Set against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, rising tensions in the Balkans and the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Danes’ 1992 adventure quickly became a fairy tale worthy of Hans Christian Andersen.

This fascinating book:

• Brings you the definitive story of how Denmark turned an impossible dream into one of football’s most astonishing and inspirational triumphs • Charts the evolution of the European Championship and its place in pan-European competition • Takes a compelling look at the tournament’s top contenders, from reigning World Cup holders Germany, to European champions the Netherlands, to the short-lived Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), plus England and Scotland • Offers immersive coverage of every match, packed with insight, context and vivid profiles of the tournament’s key players

A must-read for all lovers of football nostalgia – this is the ultimate underdog sports tale!

© 2026 Pitch Publishing (E-bog): 9781836803980

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E-bog: 31. august 2026