In 1996, Paul Gascoigne scored a memorable goal in the quarter-final against Scotland—a stunning curling shot from outside the box, widely regarded as one of the most spectacular in European Championship history. Though subjective, the goal is still remembered and celebrated, igniting the excitement of Three Lions fans.
When Gascoigne became a national sensation and moved to Italy, the BBC actually sent a film crew to follow him around 24/7, capturing snippets of his life to air back in Britain, which garnered decent ratings. This alone demonstrated his fame and influence. Wherever Gascoigne went, there was always a crowd of friends—speeding in cars, drinking, and partying to excess, even handcuffing himself to a chair and spending a night in a hotel like a convict.
