‘It just wasn’t to be’: Prince William and King share commiserations with Three Lions after late heartbreak in Euro 2024 final

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England suffered late heartbreak in Berlin after Spain scored in the final minutes to beat the Three Lions 2-1 and win Euro 2024.

After a tense opening 45 minutes in which both teams struggled to find their rhythm, Spain fired out of the blocks after half-time.

They made the breakthrough just over a minute into the second half, with Lamine Yamal darting inside and passing the ball to Nico Williams on the left.

Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring Spain's goal. Pic: Reuters
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Spain’s Nico Williams celebrates scoring Spain’s goal. Pic: Reuters

The winger, who had looked to be Spain’s biggest threat in the first half, who placed the ball low and firm in the far corner of the England net.

Not long after that, Dani Olmo had a chance for Spain, but he was slightly off-balance as he scuffed a shot past the far post from 15 yards.

But Gareth Southgate’s side were not yet beaten.


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On the 73rd minute, substitute Cole Palmer hit an exquisite long-range shot into the far left-hand corner of the Spain net, levelling things up with 17 minutes to go.

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Cole Palmer celebrates scoring England's first goal. Pic: PA
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Cole Palmer celebrates scoring England’s first goal. Pic: PA

But Mikel Oyarzabal broke England hearts with a goal in the 86th minute, slotting home after a perfectly-timed cross from Marc Cucurella.

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