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

Hollie Cole
BBC News
PA Woman holding England flag to her face looking shockedPA
It was heartbreak for England as they lose to Spain in the Euro 2024 final

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 ers poured into Berlin's Olympiastadion in , 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.

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The fiesta started for Spanish ers before kick-off
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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.

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There was a celebratory mood among these England fans in London as the game kicked off
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These England fans were well-prepared for any beer throwing
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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
Fans gathered in Sunderland - where England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is from - to watch the game
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No face paint? These England ers in Manchester used sequins instead
Reuters Spanish fans celebrate Euro 2024 goalReuters
Fans in Pamplona, Spain celebrated after Nico Williams scored their first goal
Reuters Spain fans in Canary Islands celebrate with flaresReuters
Spain fans in the Canary Islands started celebrations early
Reuters England fans in Manchester watch Euro 2024 final with hands on their facesReuters
Meanwhile England fans in Manchester looked on in shock
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But shock turned to jubilation for fans in London as Cole Palmer scored to equalise
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One England fan celebrated Cole Palmer's goal surrounded by Spain fans
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But celebrations were short-lived as Mikel Oyarzabal scored a second goal for Spain
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Spain fans celebrated their Euro 2024 win after the final whistle
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It was heartbreak for England fans once more
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Fans in London were miserable as England prepared to return home empty-handed