Twitter reacts to England's Euros loss

Italy beat England in last night's Euro 2020 final that ended in penalty kicks. It was an incredibly exciting match that ended 1-1 in regulation, with the Italians winning 3-2 on penalty kicks.

Twitter, and Irish Twitter in particular had spent most of last week declaring ourselves for Italy.

irish twitter praying on england’s demise tonight pic.twitter.com/JueF2LKn0L

— shaunapoletana (@wednesdaysadums) July 11, 2021

After a busy weekend’s rowing ‍♀️ , we’ve just about got things set up for this evening. Forza Azzurri! #ENGITL #Euro2020Final pic.twitter.com/sSJINrEwIl

— Ireland in Rome (@IrlEmbRome) July 11, 2021

So the reactions to Italy's win were predictable, but no less entertaining.

When the ball hit the net and the English man wept that’s amoré

— shamuello l jacksonnio (@kneeyockartee) July 11, 2021

Oh, I certainly will pic.twitter.com/RrSSGn62O4

— CR McEgan (@chris_jacksoc) July 12, 2021

What a tournament. It’s been the best distraction. The football has been fantastic and the drama has been unmatched.

Farewell #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/GVmcNGmZbW

— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) July 11, 2021

Europeans watching the English cry. pic.twitter.com/JLesanZRWF

— No Context Brits (@NoContextBrits) July 11, 2021

Most of the schadenfreude was aimed at the English fans however, rather than the players. There was a lot of love for Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, who were no match for Italy's 22-year-old keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma:

Marcus Rashford has done more for England then winning a penalty could ever do. Bukayo Saka has bought joy and inspiration to so many at fucking NINTEEN. These kids need to hold their heads so high.

— Zelda (@Firebirdxox) July 11, 2021

The real MVP of the night was the tiny car...

I will always remember the euros as the tournament when the entire pub stood up and applauded a small toy car pic.twitter.com/jSq5BINthf

— Ian (@imgrandsure) July 12, 2021

...and CMAT won Outfit of the Night:

scusi pic.twitter.com/w2w3OKElfL

— 🇮🇹 ciamatta 🇮🇹 (@cmatbaby) July 11, 2021

Things took a somber turn though, with as many were mindful of the racial abuse that was sure to follow three black English player missing during penalty shootouts, and the fact that domestic abuse incidents in the UK rise significantly after English football matches, win or lose:

As much as I'm absolutely buzzing that England have lost, let's bare in mind that the young lads like Rashford, Sancho, Saka are all going to receive a lot of unwarranted blame and abuse from fans and the press. They deserve better

— Eonini D’fagnocchi (@FaganActual) July 11, 2021

honestly praying those gorgeous italians in the audience get home safely!! english fans are fucking vile. and i'm also praying for all the wives and girlfriends and partners and children across the uk tonight in the face of this loss

— still matt dillons biggest fan (@25lambs) July 11, 2021

New Essay: When Football Goes Home

I've loved football since I was 9. But I know it's an outlet patriarchy offers to cis men as an excuse to treat us like shit. Remember that, ahead of this weekend’s epic lineup of men's finals.#CopaAmerica #EURO2020 https://t.co/gf3Z4iQ4VG

— Mona Eltahawy (@monaeltahawy) July 9, 2021

Overall however the mood was pretty joyful, and ultimately, what hope did England have after this?

Italy STILL have not lost a game since this happened, btw. pic.twitter.com/OrDPkMUi1q

— Sansone Ⓜ️ (@NapoliSansone) July 11, 2021