England fans lighten mood after Euro 2024 defeat as they react to heart-breaking loss
England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the UEFA Euro 2024 final, with fans taking to social media to share a number of hilarious memes in response to the defeat.
As England fans reeled from their heartbreaking defeat against Spain in the Euros 2024 final, many creative fans took to social media to lighten the mood with a sting of cheeky posts (Image: Getty)
As the fervour reached its peak at the UEFA Euros 2024 finale between England and Spain, English suppporters threw their weight behind their national squad, hoping beyond hope to witness them clinch the coveted cup.
The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the legions of fans who have been patiently waiting for over half a century to see the men's football team hoist the title.
But not all shared in the disappointment, as some witty England supporters took to the internet to defuse the gloom with an array of humorous memes mocking Spain's triumph and assuaging their own defeat.
One fan vented on Twitter: "Someone give that football a GPS. It's been coming home for 58 years but it keeps getting lost #itscominghome."
Another flippant comment by a viewer asked: "So, anyone know what time it's coming home then? ! I just do not want to get stuck in all the traffic that this victory parade will create! #ItsNotComingHome", reports the Mirror.
History also made its way into the deprecations, as one fan posted: "Armada Avenged" juxtaposing an image of the defeated Spanish Armada from 1588 with the winning Spanish football team of 2024.
Meanwhile, another fan attempted to lift spirits with a photo of four cute cats donned in England shirts watching the match, captioning it: "Cheer up guys, at least England played well and it is only a game after all. #AIArt #England #CatsOfTwitter #itsnotcominghome."
The internet was also flooded with a variety of pop-culture inspired memes, with one fan humorously referencing Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask to poke fun at England following Spain's victory.
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Edits from The Simpsons were a hit among fans, with many sharing the same image of a tearful Bart Simpson dressed in full England gear, post the narrow defeat to Spain.
Bullseye was another popular reference point, with several fans posting memes of iconic host Jim Bowen next to the Euros trophy, captioned with his famous phrase: "Here's what you could've won..."
However, despite the humour, social media was primarily filled with praise for both England and Spain's performance on the field, even though it wasn't enough for England to clinch the win they had hoped for.
There were numerous positive messages stating that while the loss was "gutting", there was "always next time", encouraging their favourite football team to bounce back stronger in their next international match.