History of the Henri Delaunay Cup

Named in honour of Henri Delaunay, the first General Secretary of UEFA who first proposed a pan-European Championship. Delaunay died in 1955, five years before the inaugural tournament


ORIGINAL TROPHY: 1960-2004

Designed by Pierre Delaunay, Henri’s son, and made by Chobillon goldsmiths. Trophy is later bought by Paris jeweller Arthus Bertrand

Design bears words Championnat d’Europe on front and juggling boy on reverse


NEW TROPHY: 2008-present

Remodelled by renowned silversmiths Asprey of London. Sterling silver, 18cm taller and 2kg heavier than original, to reflect scale of Europe’s most prestigious championships

Iker Casillas is first captain to lift new trophy, as Spain beat Germany in Vienna

Trophy remains in UEFA’s possession – winners receive full-size replica. Team winning three successive titles, or five in total, receives special recognition

Height: 60cm


Source: UEFA 
Pictures: Getty 
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