Celebs react to Euro finals
Celebrities shared their pride and support for England’s team
Following England’s loss to Italy at the Euro final held at Wembley in London, celebrities used their social media platforms to share messages of support for Gareth Southgate’s team.
Britain’s Prince William, who is the president of the English Football Association, slammed the racist abuse Black players have faced after the loss. “I am sickened by the racist abuse aimed at England players after last night’s match. It is totally unacceptable that players have to endure this abhorrent behaviour. It must stop now and all those involved should be held accountable,” he tweeted.
Singer Adele posted a picture wearing an England shirt and a mega-watt smile, saying: “You did us so proud! You brought our game home and brought us all together.”
Singer Dua Lipa shared a picture of player Bukayo Saka on her Instagram stories and wrote: “All the boys made us so proud !!!!! Well done on such a great game! We love you England we’ll bring it home soon enough.”
Actor Stephen Fry had a slightly morbid comment, referring to the fact it was the first time in 55 years that England played at a major final. “Alright, football gods, I’ll wait another 55 years then. But I warn you, unless biotech comes up with something impressive, I’ll fairly certainly be dead… Bah, grr, poo and bother,” he tweeted.
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner joined many others in sharing a picture of the team, with a simple caption of: “Good lads”. Harry Potter actor Tom Felton looked dejected in the selfie he posted to Instagram, writing: “YeUgGHhh — bravo Italy. The English team did us more than proud.”
Veteran rocker Liam Gallagher expressed his disappointment but praised the team. “Gutted about the footy but gotta BIG UP the lads and Gareth Southgate and the fans that was something else we go again on the World Cup peace n love and most of all RESPECT LG,” he tweeted.