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Monday's sporting social: Stars reflect on Euro 2020 after England's final loss

| 12 July 2021

The Three Lions' efforts over the past month were saluted on social media.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from July 12.

Football

Stars reacted to England's Euro 2020 final defeat.

We made some history, but couldn't achieve the one thing we're all dreaming of.

But football is about more than trophies, and we've seen that all summer.

Coming home? Perhaps it was here all along. pic.twitter.com/plyrlEZjzr

— England (@England) July 12, 2021

More than a team. We're family. ❤️

We'll stick together no matter what. pic.twitter.com/1p4CJNHWXY

— England (@England) July 11, 2021

Last night hurts. It'll hurt for a long time. But we've come so far and broken down so many barriers that this is not the end. We win together, lose together and will regroup together for the World Cup. Thanks for all your support this summer. pic.twitter.com/kUfW3zq2mn

— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 12, 2021

Win together – lose together. We'll be back. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️ pic.twitter.com/8JGIx57VPN

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) July 12, 2021

I'm so proud of this team. Such a young talented group of players. We gave everything we had for you fans and i'm sorry it wasn't enough. The support we've received is something we will never forget. We will be back stronger.Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ❤️ @England #england pic.twitter.com/V3pGPYKavu

— Kieran Trippier (@trippier2) July 12, 2021

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Absolutely devastated.. I can't actually explain what it means personally the way the fans have acted this past 7 weeks.. To every single one of youse, I hope I can repay you... 😢❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/Yl05trQDKr

— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) July 12, 2021

Proud 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙌🏾 @England pic.twitter.com/LBt4iCbISj

— Alex Scott MBE (@AlexScott) July 12, 2021

All the boys who put themselves forward to take a pen we are proud of you – takes a form of bravery to step up in such pressurised situations. @BukayoSaka87 @Sanchooo10 @MarcusRashford we salute you boys

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 12, 2021

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What a journey.

Thank you to the #ThreeLions for making us so proud off and on the pitch after such a hard year.

We're right behind you. Heads up. 🤝 https://t.co/fOb378J5ds

— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 11, 2021

I think going forward @England have to find a way of being more attack minded. Braver in possession and throwing more people forward. We have the forward talent to scare teams, at present we seem scared ourselves to release that talent.

— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) July 11, 2021

proud of the boys, keep your heads up 🙏🏾❤️

— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) July 11, 2021

Totally agree with you. All of those players deserve and need the support of the public after that. All seem like brilliant guys. Nothing can prepare you for that level of pressure/attention/criticism at 19/20 years old. Respect 👍 https://t.co/D1BGJqeCsN

— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 11, 2021

Thank you @england for the unforgettable memories created supporting the team this tournament. This one will really hurt but the future remains exciting💙 pic.twitter.com/zsh4SD61Fz

— Eniola Aluko (@EniAlu) July 12, 2021

Just remember all the guys that stepped up under the pressure did it because they wanted to win it for there country🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 they should be commended for there bravery 👊🏾

— Ledley King (@LedleyKing) July 11, 2021

Congratulations @EnglandFootball for a truly immense campaign that, I feel, has inspired and united in unbelievable ways. A massive thank you to each and everyone of you.

— Jonny Wilkinson (@JonnyWilkinson) July 11, 2021

Extremely proud to be English supporting this team @England ❤️ https://t.co/WKtIRjVXKR

— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes) July 12, 2021

You did us proud @England when the country needed a lift. It's been an amazing month watching Gareth and his team... Roll on the WC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ThreeLions #EURO2020

— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) July 11, 2021

Gutted about the footy but gotta BIG UP the lads and Gareth Southgate and the fans that was something else we go again on the World Cup peace n love and most of all RESPECT ✊ LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 12, 2021

Proud of you all! Thank you for giving our children and us hope on the international stage again! It's been dormant for a long time! You lads have reignited and inspired the next generation..👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏 pic.twitter.com/CVzMCtdjZn

— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) July 12, 2021

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WHAT A TEAM!!!! I'm no football expert but I think we need to recognise each and every player that have made this a nation to be proud of. What an great achievement and an amazing game to watch. Thank you @England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏 pic.twitter.com/8Gdweaj1MY

— Max Whitlock MBE (@maxwhitlock1) July 12, 2021

Italy were celebrating.

🏆 It's coming Rome!!! #Euro2020 pic.twitter.com/tZBZtwWQOX

— Giorgio Chiellini (@chiellini) July 11, 2021

Seguendo la tradizione di un grande maestro @fabiocannavaro 🏆😴#Euro2020 pic.twitter.com/EHQI9B3D5m

— Giorgio Chiellini (@chiellini) July 12, 2021

Questa coppa è per tutti voi italiani! Godetevi, perché ce la meritiamo... SIAMO CAMPIONI D'EUROPA 💙🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/BGLyd7TI2r

— Emerson Palmieri (@emersonpalmieri) July 12, 2021

A casa con noi 🏆🇮🇹 #RinascimentoAzzurro #Azzurri #EURO2020 @azzurri pic.twitter.com/ZEnn0Ueklf

— Gianluigi Donnarumma (@gigiodonna1) July 12, 2021

Congratulations @emersonpalmieri & Jorginho on winning #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/ZGoWDLCjuE

— Mateo Kovacic (@mateokovacic8) July 12, 2021

Paul Pogba reflected on Euro 2020.

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Jurgen Klopp, Virgil Van Dijk and Liverpool were back in training.

Happy to be back, boss?😁 #LFCPreSeason pic.twitter.com/0SZ7yNbqTB

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 12, 2021

Big Virg is 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 😍 #LFCPreSeason pic.twitter.com/NP17QFCfRF

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 12, 2021

Thiago Alcantara was taking a family break.

Collect moments 🎢🤹🏽‍♀️💫@DisneylandParis pic.twitter.com/DkIxGsEpRI

— Thiago Alcantara (@Thiago6) July 12, 2021

Cricket

New Zealand still haven't got over their World Cup final defeat on boundary countback.

Why is it a penalty shootout and not just whoever made the most passes wins? 👀 #joking 😂

— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) July 11, 2021

Tennis

Novak Djokovic thanked Rafael Nadal for his kind words after his Wimbledon win.

Stan Wawrinka was preaching positivity.

Today could just be a day. Unless, you decide it's more than that ☕️☀️💥! #yonex75th https://t.co/c7Na1bMTpa

— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) July 12, 2021

Gracias Rafa! Definitely amazing for us 3. See you soon! https://t.co/Zc0Bq9Rr95

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 12, 2021

Rugby Union

Happy birthday JP Pietersen.

Thank you Rugby family 🏉❤️ https://t.co/dvESWvv4Jx

— JP Pietersen (@jppietersen14) July 12, 2021

UFC

Conor McGregor gave an injury update to his fans.

Onwards and upwards we go ☘️ pic.twitter.com/qKgochlT3t

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 12, 2021

And laughed at Floyd Mayweather's winnings.

35k 😂😂

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 12, 2021

Darts

Michael Van Gerwen was getting excited.

Monday night with a full Winter Gardens. I can't wait and we all have been waiting for this day for a long time 💚💚 pic.twitter.com/BMxmW95cUN

— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) July 12, 2021