Iceland supporters criticise France Euro 2016 team for copying their celebration
The chant made famous around Europe by Icelandic fans was commandeered by the French players after their semi-final victory over Germany
Iceland helped make Euro 2016 special with their giant-killing antics and some unexpectedly impressive football. But it was as much their supporters and their inspiring, and perhaps slightly intimidating, chant that marked them out.
The perfectly choreographed boom and clap, increasing in speed and intensity to a thunderous climax, will be remembered as one of the features of the tournament.
So when others attempt to copy it, it could either be interpreted as a tribute to Iceland – or as just plain stealing...
When the French team – which knocked Iceland out in the quarter-finals – did their best to recreate the chant in front of their own fans after beating Germany in their semi-final, some people enjoyed it...
https://twitter.com/BBCMOTD/status/751186345192677376
And they weren't alone...
Are you serious #FRA you're copying @icelandfootball mit #HUH - how embarrassing! Create your one fan action please!
— Sabrina Pelz (@severn_fur) July 7, 2016
Some, however, chose to take the French celebration as a tribute to Iceland...
https://twitter.com/OakySniper23/status/751158835969220609
Some fans thought it was a nice gesture...
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