It was the Wales Euro 2016 run that sent shock waves throughout the continent – and now it’s been ended by Portugal in the semi-finals, let us at least enjoy the best jokes.
Chris Coleman’s heroic side finally came a cropper as second-half goals from former Man Utd duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani sent the Portuguese through to Sunday’s final against either France or Germany.
While it may be the end of the great Wales Euro 2016 adventure, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t at least try to see the funny side:
Gareth Bale and Wales getting knocked out of Euro 2016 be like…#WAL #EURO2016https://t.co/jtEtiAPuY8
— 90min (@90min_Football) July 6, 2016
GUESS THAT'S WALES BRITISH AGAIN EH EH
— Oldfirmfacts (@Oldfirmfacts1) July 6, 2016
Time to go home Wales, I need some lamb chops for the wknd!
— Mr DT (@DeejayDt) July 6, 2016
If Ramsey hadn't got suspended, Ian Rush was 30 years younger and Ronaldo had been born an ostrich, Wales probably would have won this.
— Arena Flowers (@ArenaFlowers) July 6, 2016
(a) I hate that slate grey and lime green kit.
(b) For the duration of my daughter's life (she's one) Wales have been good at football— Elis James (@elisjames) July 6, 2016
Tough luck, Wales, great tournament. Here's a naked pic of Ronaldo. #PORWAL pic.twitter.com/24ZuGt8xBQ
— Stephen Mangan (@StephenMangan) July 6, 2016
Ah well looks like it's the Ledbury Poetry Festival on Sunday after all – well done Wales what an adventure! #TogetherStronger
— Kevin Brennan (@KevinBrennanMP) July 6, 2016
First time I trust Wales and this happens. Sigh.
— Rishiekeysh. (@Love_Kiddo) July 6, 2016
I'm glad we've all stopped playing that terrible prank on Wales.
— Michael Legge (@michaellegge) July 6, 2016
Wales, you voted to leave the European Union. Well, you're out of Euro2016! You can't complain now! You wanted out of Europe. #WALPOR
— Limmy (@DaftLimmy) July 6, 2016
Amazing performance by Wales getting all the way to the semis of such a major tournament and getting knocked out by the losing finalists.
— Orbinho (@Orbinho) July 6, 2016
Dean Saunders returning to his car after leaving it in short stay… #WALPOR pic.twitter.com/9Kb0NJEnWH
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) July 6, 2016
We've been forced to cancel the Tom Jones tribute act.
He said he understands and it's happened before. It's not unusual. #WALPOR
— SportsJOE.ie (@SportsJOEdotie) July 6, 2016
Wales knocked out in Euro16 semi final pic.twitter.com/SPHuO8W35Q
— paulstpancras (@paulstpancras) July 6, 2016
The England team just tried to film themselves celebrating Wales losing but Kane got the shot wrong and Hart dropped the camera #WALPOR
— Kevin Hunter Day (@kevinhunterday) July 6, 2016
England will fraud their way back into the top 7/8 rankings above Wales with a 100% WC qualifying record before another tournament collapse.
— United Religion (@Unitedology) July 6, 2016
Unlucky Wales.
You showed great character!
— Deluded Brendan (@DeludedBrendan) July 6, 2016