‘The Lions weep tonight’: what the papers say about England’s Euros final loss | Euro 2024

While the aftermath of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump grabbed some headlines, most of the British newspapers were focused on England’s 2-1 loss to Spain in the European Championship final in Berlin.

of GuardianThe paper’s main picture was of Jude Bellingham collapsing on the pitch in defeat, with the headline “England in agony”. It added: “Spain ended the hopes of Southgate’s side with a late winner.”

of Telegraph The paper also ran a huge picture of a dejected Bellingham on its front page with the simple caption: “Euro 2024 Final: Spain 2 England 1.”

of Daily Mirror “Devastated”, the outlet said, alongside a picture of a consoled Bellingham, adding: “The Three Lions’ wait continues as Spain secure their place in the final with a late goal.”

of Daily MailPresident Trump features prominently on the front page, but above it is a picture of disappointed captain Harry Kane strutting off the pitch and the headline: “Excruciating tension, fantastic goals… but football isn’t coming back.”

of Daily Express “The dream is over… but you have made us proud Three Lions,” he wrote, along with a picture of Bellingham bowing as Spain players celebrated around him.

of Metro “Lions will cry tonight” read the headline, adding “Heartbreak for England in the final” and featuring a picture of the disappointed England players and manager Gareth Southgate.

of Times As well as featuring Trump prominently, the article also featured a photo of Bellingham and the headline: “England’s hopes hurt by Euros’ heartbreaking ending.”

of I “Another heartbreak,” the paper ran on its front page, adding underneath: “Despite a cool Palmer attack and Pickford’s heroics, England are eliminated at the end.”