Wales created history by entering their maiden semi-finals in an international competition after dismantling favorites Belgium 3-1 in the quarter-finals of the European Championships.
Wales’ manager Chris Coleman was ecstatic after his side booked their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016 and deservingly so.
Twitter, though, wasn’t far behind in trolling neighbours England, over Wales’ feat.
Wales prove its possible to lose 48% to 52% and still stay in Europe.. ?? pic.twitter.com/yVZEDoESk0
— Football Trolls (@Footballltrolls) July 2, 2016
This via @andpscott – Wales have won as many major tournament knockout matches in the last week as England have in the last 20 years.
— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) July 2, 2016
Wales players all bought up by the same Football school as England’s… Proving England’s problem is Cultural & mentality … #Fact
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 2, 2016
Well played @FAWales! Take note @England that is what it looks like to play for your country and not your ego. #EURO2016
— Snap-MattManningChef (@MattManningChef) July 2, 2016
Players poured out their emotions on social media as it was a night they would hardly forget for the rest of their lives.
Goodnight Wales #togetherstronger pic.twitter.com/4IbcS1RDLY
— Chris Gunter (@Chrisgunter16) July 2, 2016
#Wal pic.twitter.com/s6nnZiNFVd
— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) July 1, 2016
DON’T TAKE ME HOME!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/cynlgwYzBQ
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) July 1, 2016
There were some who pointed fingers at Belgium’s inefficiency despite the obvious talent pool. Some used rather harsh words for some of the Belgian players as fans took to Twitter to vent their frustration.
Belgium not being let off lightly on the meme front… https://t.co/VtXYaW5UoW pic.twitter.com/CHdjZgQhKf
— AS English (@English_AS) July 1, 2016
Courtois has basically blamed the manager for Belgium’s defeat. May well be right, but not for him to say, and not now.
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) July 1, 2016
So much for these “golden generations” eh Belgium? Don’t worry, we know how you feel.
— Spencer FC (@SpencerOwen) July 1, 2016
‘Fellaini deserves to be playing non-league football’ – Twitter reacts to Belgium defeat https://t.co/N1Y6Tfi1n7 pic.twitter.com/OaXj2eLRVP
— Goal UK (@GoalUK) July 1, 2016
After that Hungary performance, I genuinely thought Belgium would kick on and go all the way to the final. Ever so disappointing.
— Liam Canning (@OffsideLiam) July 1, 2016
Still others seem to be preparing themselves for the ultimate clash between Real Madrid superstars Ronaldo and Bale.
Next up…. #Ronaldo Vs #Bale pic.twitter.com/p1zhF0SpZP
— Mikey Gordon (@mikey3112) July 1, 2016
Wales vs Portugal is going to be Bale and Ronaldo playing a game of “anything you can do I can do better”
— Mik Neville (@nevillem) July 1, 2016
Bale vs Ronaldo set up by this too. Football. Bloody hell.
— Tim (@goldenears) July 1, 2016
They’re going to drink up all the beer and in a few days time Bale is going to drink Ronaldo’s tears.
— Matt Tate (@Mattt8_91) July 1, 2016
Going to be fun watching Gareth Bale eliminate Ronaldo. Is there anything that would irritate Ronaldo more?
— Mark Travis (@Mark_Travis) July 1, 2016
It will be a sight to see both Ronaldo and Bale duke it out for their respective nations. They may be teammates at Real Madrid, but there’s no doubt they will be trying to show the other up as Belgium and Wales go head-to-head to book a berth in the finals of the European Championship.
