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Barney Ronay
And fade to red. The Euro 2024 trophy will not, it turns out be coming back with the players to England after all. The parade can be scaled back, the beds turned down, the welcome basket stashed. Monday will be a day for hangovers and regrets, which is in its own way English football’s own safe place …
Football did seem keen to come home here. It just turns out that home is in Catalonia, Galicia, the Basque Country and surrounding provinces.
While you process your thoughts after England’s European Championship Final defeat, just three years after the last one, check out Barney Ronay’s analysis here:
Preamble
Football came home yesterday … to Spain.
With a record four European Championship titles to their name, Spain are undoubtedly the best team in Europe and were good value for their 2-1 win against England last night.
It’s more heartbreak for England (who have never won the Euros) and Gareth Southgate’s side as the 58-year wait for another men’s major tournament trophy continues.
What did you think of the game last night? Let me know via email. Meanwhile, I’ll keep you updated with the latest reaction to the game.
