Usually, at this time of the year, football fans can be seen wandering the streets, trying desperately to fill the weekend void the past season has left behind. Failing which, we fling ourselves, body, mind and soul into that other great sport most football fans love. The Transfer Market. But this year is different. Like 2014, this summer, there’s an international tournament upon us. So before we head into Euros, here’s are some interesting facts about Europe’s premier football tournament.

But as interesting as these are, facts are good, but football is better.