Rollercoaster of emotions for England and Spain fans during Euro 2024 final

Woman holding England flag to her face looking shockedImage source, PA
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It was heartbreak for England as they lose to Spain in the Euro 2024 final

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Football fans across Europe crowded around televisions, gathering in fan zones, and waving flags as they watched Spain beat England in the Euro 2024 final.

Thousands of supporters poured into Berlin's Olympiastadion in Germany, while many of those without tickets watched the match on a screen at the Brandenburg Gate.

Fans did not disappoint with their costumes, props, face-paint, and emotion for a tense conclusion to the tournament.

Here is a taste of the atmosphere from the England and Spain fans throughout the day.

A Spain supporter plays a brass instrument in front of a Spanish flag in a crowd of fansImage source, Reuters
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The fiesta started for Spanish supporters before kick-off

Spanish fan holds up a red and yellow scarf will wearing a mask of Lamine Yamal covering his faceImage source, PA
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This was one way of showing off your favourite player, but let us hope the Lamine-Yamal-masked-fan was actually able to see the game

Fan zones outside of Berlin tuned in to the match too with flags, colourful wigs, and face paint.

In these crowded spaces, some even bought along goggles to avoid any drinks getting in their eyes when celebrating goals.

Woman waves England flag at the front of a crowd of fansImage source, PA
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There was a celebratory mood among these England fans in London as the game kicked off

Women with England flag tied round her head stretches her arms upwards while wearing green gogglesImage source, PA
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These England fans were well-prepared for any beer throwing

Man in a crowd puts his hands on his face as he watches onImage source, Action Images/Reuters
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There were many nail-biting moments for fans on Sunday night

Crowds wearing England shirts gather round benches, many fist bumping the air
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Fans gathered in Sunderland - where England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is from - to watch the game

Two girls with the England flag in sequins on their cheeks look at each otherImage source, Action Images/Reuters
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No face paint? These England supporters in Manchester used sequins instead

Spanish fans celebrate Euro 2024 goalImage source, Reuters
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Fans in Pamplona, Spain celebrated after Nico Williams scored their first goal

Spain fans in Canary Islands celebrate with flaresImage source, Reuters
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Spain fans in the Canary Islands started celebrations early

England fans in Manchester watch Euro 2024 final with hands on their facesImage source, Reuters
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Meanwhile England fans in Manchester looked on in shock

England fans celebrate Cole Palmer's goalImage source, EPA
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But shock turned to jubilation for fans in London as Cole Palmer scored to equalise

England fan stands up to celebrate while surrounded by Spain fansImage source, Reuters
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One England fan celebrated Cole Palmer's goal surrounded by Spain fans

Dejected England fans watch with heads in handsImage source, PA Media
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But celebrations were short-lived as Mikel Oyarzabal scored a second goal for Spain

Spain fans celebrate the team's Euro 2024 winImage source, Reuters
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Spain fans celebrated their Euro 2024 win after the final whistle

England fans looking dejectedImage source, PA Media
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It was heartbreak for England fans once more

Four England fans stand in the O2 arena surrounded by empty beer cupsImage source, PA Media
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Fans in London were miserable as England prepared to return home empty-handed

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