Finally, the UEFA Euro 2012 opening kick is only days away. With that special occasion coming rapidly, it is time to look back on the history that has been made since 1960.

Before history gets made in Poland and Ukraine by the current stars of the game, let's take a look back at the history that has been made by the past stars of the game.

From Marco van Basten to Stuart Pearce to David Trezeguet and a whole list of former and current players, here are the 25 best goals in the competition's 52-year history

1960- Viktor Ponedelnik

Back in 1960, UEFA started a tournament called the European Nations' Cup.

The final that year was held in France and only four nations competed.

In the final at the Parc des Princes in Paris, the Soviet Union's Viktor Pondelnik scored the winning goal over Yugoslavia in the 113th minute.

The title was the only one won by the Soviet Union before it dissolved.

1964- Marcelino

Once again, the mighty Soviets reached the European Nations' Cup Final in 1964, but this time it was against Spain and they faced a different result.

Under the watchful eye of General Francisco Franco at the Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain edged the Soviets 2-1.

With the game tied at one after two early goals, Marcelino decided the 1964 final with a low header into the bottom right corner of the net.

This victory would be the final major tournament won by Spain until their recent dominance began with the Euro 2008 crown.