July 6th 2024.
The Dusseldorf Arena was filled with excitement and tension as Prince William, the Prince of Wales, cheered on the England football team in their Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland. As the president of the FA, he was just as invested in the game as any other passionate fan. Throughout the match, he displayed a range of emotions, just like the rest of us watching from home.
In the 80th minute, when England finally scored the equalizing goal, William couldn't contain his excitement and was seen jumping out of his seat and punching the air. However, just a few minutes later, his head was in his hands as the game ended in a 1-1 tie after extra time. But that didn't stop him from getting back on his feet to celebrate Trent Alexander-Arnold's winning penalty kick.
On social media, William congratulated the Three Lions, expressing his relief and excitement for their upcoming semi-final match. He also shared his nail-biting experience as a spectator, which is a feeling that all England fans could relate to. This is not the first time that William has shown his support for the team, as he was also present at their match against Denmark last month, accompanied by the Danish King.
Before the match began, William mingled with other guests, including UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. He also joined in on the singing of 'God Save the Kick', showing his patriotism and support for his country. During the tense moments of the match, William was seen talking to Ceferin, and at one point, even sitting behind football legend Luis Figo, with his hands covering his face in anticipation.
As the match headed into penalties, William could barely watch, just like every other England fan. But when the team emerged victorious, he couldn't contain his joy and was seen celebrating with the rest of the crowd. This was a moment that England fans had been waiting for, especially after their defeat on penalties in the Euro 2020 final just three years ago.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Bukayo Saka scoring the equalizing goal for England and overcoming his previous penalty kick miss in the Euro 2020 final. But it was goalkeeper Jordan Pickford who stole the show, saving Switzerland's penalty and securing England's spot in the semi-finals. It was a historic moment for the team, as it was their first penalty shootout win since the Nations League third-place play-off in 2016.
Fans all over England were overjoyed with the team's victory, with celebrations taking place at various screenings, including BOXPARK, Wembley, Sandown Park, Esher, and Silverstone Circuit. One passionate fan even crowd-surfed shirtless in celebration at Millennium Square in Leeds. After a tense extra-time, England emerged as the winners, with a perfect record of five out of five penalty kicks. This was a proud moment for manager Gareth Southgate, who celebrated his 100th game in charge of the team and his 24th match as England manager at a major tournament, breaking a record in the process.
In the end, it was a nail-biting and emotional game for both the players and the fans, but it was worth it for England to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The Prince of Wales was a true embodiment of the rollercoaster of emotions that every England fan experienced, and his support for the team only added to the excitement and pride of the nation.
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