July 12th 2024.
Is it possible that Channel 4 has made a misstep? Many viewers seem to think so. After all, the broadcaster has decided to air the 1966 World Cup final instead of the highly anticipated Euro 2024 final between England and Spain on Sunday.
It's a historic moment for England, with the team just one game away from breaking a 58-year-long dry spell. Excitement is high as Gareth Southgate's team prepares to face off against Spain in Berlin at 8pm UK time. And to celebrate the occasion, Channel 4 has chosen to air the last time England's men's team won a major trophy - the 1966 World Cup.
Sir Alf Ramsey's team made history by defeating West Germany 4-2 in the final, with striker Geoff Hurst scoring a hat-trick. It's a moment that has since become a legendary part of English sporting history. However, not everyone is thrilled with the idea of reliving the game.
In fact, the announcement has sparked complaints on Twitter, with many viewers expressing their frustration with the constant presence of football on TV. User Titan1641 exclaimed, "As if there isn't enough football on TV that day already, not to mention tennis. Bloody sick of it already," taking a dig at Wimbledon as well.
Comedian Eleanor Morton called Channel 4's decision "unhinged behavior," while user Murd73 simply exclaimed, "For f**king crying out loud." The intense game had been tied at 2-2 until Hurst's last-minute goal, which caused some fans to storm the pitch in excitement.
Some viewers have also pointed out that Channel 4 had made a similar decision before the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy, which resulted in a heartbreaking loss for England on penalties. This time, England is hoping to come out on top and replicate the success of their women's team, who won the Women's Euro 2022 tournament by beating Germany 2-1 at Wembley.
Despite criticism of England's performance at Euro 2024 and manager Gareth Southgate's team selections, they have managed to make it to their second consecutive European Championship final. This is a significant achievement for the men's team, who are aiming to bring home England's first major trophy on foreign soil.
Some viewers have suggested alternatives to the 1966 World Cup final, such as a replay of the 1996 Brit Awards or the 1982 World Cup final between West Germany and Austria. Others have even joked about an AI version of the 1966 final where England loses instead.
To date, the women's Euro 2022 win remains the greatest sporting achievement by an English football team since the 1966 World Cup final. With the men's team looking to follow in their footsteps, it's a thrilling time for football fans. Don't miss the Euro 2024 final on BBC One and ITV at 8pm on Sunday.
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