The news of England’s defeat to Spain in the Euros final has dominated the front pages of many newspapers. Although the Three Lions lost the game after conceding another goal in the 86th minute, many papers still commended their efforts in the tournament. The Times described England as the “great comeback team” of Euro 2024, but Spain deserved the win as they were the best team of the tournament.
Despite the heartbreak of losing in the final again, the England squad and manager Gareth Southgate have been celebrated as heroes for defying critics. The i called it “heartbreak, again”, while the Daily Mirror noted that the wait for a major tournament win “goes on”. The Metro used the headline “The lions weep tonight” to sum up the feeling of disappointment.
On the other side of the Atlantic, the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania has also made headlines. The Guardian reported that the incident has left the US “reeling” and has triggered fears of more political violence amid an increasingly fraught election campaign. President Joe Biden has ordered “an urgent review into security breaches”.
Trump, who is due to be confirmed as the Republican nominee for president on Monday, credited “God alone” with saving his life. The Daily Telegraph noted that in his public statements after the shooting, Trump struck a statesmanlike tone, sending “love” to the victims and calling on Americans to remain “resilient” in the face of “wickedness”. The Financial Times showed an image of Trump surrounded by members of his security detail with blood on his face and a fist in the air, saying the incident has “transformed the 2024 presidential race” and suggested that Trump was now a favourite to win in November. The Daily Mail suggested that Trump’s survival was a “miracle
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