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Euro 2020: Twitter erupts in shock as Switzerland knock France out

Les Bleus lost 5-4 on penalties to an underrated side coached by Vladimir Petkovic. And people on the social media platform are still trying to process it

Our Bureau Published 29.06.21, 11:32 AM
Les Bleus supporters are in a state of disbelief.

Les Bleus supporters are in a state of disbelief. Twitter/@BabaMoroDVLA

Football fans are still processing France's shock Euro 2020 exit at the hands of Switzerland in the round of 16. Vladimir Petkovic's side haven't reached the quarterfinals at a major tournament since they hosted the World Cup in 1954. This team also ended their streak of three consecutive exits in the round of 16. They were knocked out by Poland after losing a penalty shootout 5-4 at Euro 2016. And now they’ve scripted history by winning their first ever knockout match since 1938, and the bookmakers are probably reduced to scratching their heads.

Well, not just the bookmakers, even Twitter is in a state of shock. Here are some reactions for you:

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France had been trying to win back-to-back major titles for the second time. The French won the World Cup in 1998 and followed that up with the title at Euro 2000. Five years ago, France lost in the Euro 2016 final, but then won the 2018 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe was only 19 when France won that title in Moscow, and he became youngest player since Pele in 1958 to score in a World Cup final. The Brazilian great was quick to offer his support after the heart-breaking miss in Bucharest. "Keep your head up, Kylian! Tomorrow is the first day of a new journey, @KMbappe," the Brazil great wrote on Twitter.

France coach Didier Deschamps played on those winning teams more than 20 years ago, and was trying to become the first man to achieve the feat as both a player and a coach. "It hurts but we have to accept it," Deschamps said.

"It's football. Everyone is really disappointed. Everyone's sad in the locker room. But the whole squad is still united in this difficult moment."

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