Euro 2024 social round-up: Scotland roar before heartbreak, Foden loving Springsteen

Scotland are out of Euro 2024 but must have a case for the best support at the tournament, though that will be no consolation to Steve Clarke.

The Scots suffered a gut-wrenching late defeat to Hungary on Sunday, while Germany survived a scare to top Group A with a draw against Switzerland.

Numerous other sides are preparing for potentially decisive clashes in their final group meetings later in the week, with one or two enjoying the support of the travelling masses.

Others may be turning their heads away from football with a few friendly boardgames…

Here, we unpack the best of the day’s social media clips from the tournament in Germany.

Flower of Scotland wilts in Stuttgart

Scotland are heading for home soil after Kevin Csoboth scored the latest goal in European Championship history (99 minutes and 32 seconds) to snatch a 1-0 win for Hungary.

The Tartan Army once again travelled in numbers, with their rendition of the Scottish national anthem hardly befitting of another disappointing performance on the pitch.

Scotland can, at least, celebrate boasting the best support at the tournament, though they will need to find an early flight or two now.

You never disappoint, Scotland supporters #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/C1Uf13XXyJ

— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 23, 2024

Poignant moment for Hungary

Hungary’s last-gasp salvaging act against Scotland was somewhat marred by Barnabas Vargas’ concerning head injury, with the striker leaving the pitch on a stretcher after a collision with goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

Vargas was in the thoughts of all his team-mates as full-time celebrations took place, with the Hungary players holding up his shirt to offer their well-wishes and a speedy recovery.

#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/dOYarMCSLl

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 23, 2024

Can’t start a fire…

The mood in the England camp may have been subdued after Thursday’s disappointing draw with Denmark, but Phil Foden is certainly feeling the love from the Three Lions out in Germany.

Speaking on England’s much-loved Lions’ Den coverage on their social media, Foden even managed to get host Josh Denzel to sing his own chant, to the tune of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Dancing in the Dark’.

Gareth Southgate will be hoping Foden can find the required spark when England wrap up their Group C campaign against Slovenia on Tuesday.

Imagine hearing England supporters sing your name… A dream come true for @PhilFoden! #LionsDen connected by @EE pic.twitter.com/wYZwSR0xJs

— England (@England) June 23, 2024

Party atmosphere builds in Germany

Julian Nagelsmann has offered the hosts a lot to celebrate as Germany continue to impress at this tournament – and their supporters were in a partying mood before kick-off against Switzerland.

UEFA’s social media for Euro 2024 shared a video of the German faithful bouncing around in unison outside Frankfurt Arena, well over two hours before their final group kick-off.

That atmosphere will only have been somewhat muted after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, though spare a thought for the saxophonist’s lungs in the first place!

#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/mymWg3dY9P

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 23, 2024

Silky skills from Europe’s best

The European Championship brings together the best footballers from the continent – sorry, Erling Haaland and Norway – and with that comes ever-lasting memories, historic moments and dazzling skills.

From Cristiano Ronaldo chopping one way and another, Kevin De Bruyne’s quick-thinking feet or the dancing Jeremy Doku – UEFA’s official account had supporters covered with a montage of the best moves.

Some serious skills on show#EUROskills | @Alipay pic.twitter.com/INfg8Qzavs

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 23, 2024

Oranje aiming for checkmate

The Netherlands will be hoping to secure a top-two spot in Group D when they meet Austria on Tuesday, but that is not the only competition the Oranje players have been concentrating on.

Fresh from impressing in Friday’s goalless draw with France, Tijjani Reijnders was caught by the Netherlands’ official X account gripped by a game of chess with Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.

Much like the French midfield, Reijnders navigated his way through this match-up – Ronald Koeman will be hoping there is no checkmate for the Oranje in their final group game.

Tijjani Reijnders