3 Jul, 2016 23:47

Iceland’s final clap: Football fans praise surprise stars of Euro 2016 on Twitter

Iceland may have lost to France in the quarter-finals of Euro-2016, but they have won the hearts of football fans the world over.

In a tournament plagued with violence and disruption, it was a moral victory for Iceland who showed an example of true sportsmanship and team discipline.

Props to Iceland. No can take away what you've done. I've never seen so much heart. DAMN
— Philip DeFranco (@PhillyD) July 3, 2016

Fans took to Twitter in their droves to commend the team and their supporters for their classy performance that many credited as the highlight of Euro-2016 so far.

Well done Iceland. Redefined concept of 'teamwork' and taught the world you don't have to accept imposed limits. pic.twitter.com/aGVo1dfeRa
— Gary Curneen (@GaryCurneen) July 3, 2016

No one was more surprised than Icelanders that their team made it so far, and no one was more overjoyed.

€14m in prize money.
10% of the population travelled.
More volcanoes than footballers.

It's been a blast, Iceland! pic.twitter.com/yaoNDwyQmg
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) July 3, 2016

One last clap for the team that knocked the motherland of football England out of the tournament, despite having more volcanoes than professional football players.

The last clap. 👏

Thanks for the memories, Iceland! #FRAISL #ISL (via @Chandelaas) pic.twitter.com/Fq2fNB0H2i
— William Hill Aus (@WillHillAus) July 3, 2016

The players, the fans, the president… they have really put their country on the map for the rest of the world.

#Iceland president refused his VIP seat to watch the game and sat with the supporters. Great spirit. Great nation pic.twitter.com/EIh6KnCGgW
— Mazen Abd Rabbo (@MAbdRabbo) July 3, 2016

It wouldn't be surprising if Iceland sees a spike in tourism this year.