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Footballers are ultimately in the business to entertain, but it\u2019s not always because of their ability to dazzle which appeases the masses.<\/strong><\/p>\n Even at the highest level, there\u2019s room for gaffes and unexpected comedy. Tournament football, given the number of fixtures cramped into a short space of time and the array of characters performing, will always supply moments of light-hearted fun.<\/p>\n And Euro 2024 did certainly make us smile, maybe even chuckle, on occasions. Whether it be players, supporters, or pundits, or the tournament had its fair share of funnies.<\/p>\n Here are five of the most comical moments from Euro 2024.<\/p>\n Wild celebrations from Gary Neville and Ian Wright after England equalised in the 95th minute. <\/p>\n Gary Neville screeching like a little girl while Roy Keane just stands there with his arms folded \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/SwDZkEuLIp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 J Stewart (@triffic_stuff_) June 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A more than sturdy right-back for the best part of two decades, Gary Neville won title after title at Manchester United and is one of the most respected pundits in the sport, but many best remember him for his squeals on co-comms.<\/p>\n Neville\u2019s off-field legacy continues to be defined by his live reaction to Fernando Torres\u2019 tie-sealing goal at the last against Barcelona to send Chelsea into the Champions League final. He\u2019s a squealer, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n There\u2019s been less scope for uncomfortable high-pitched tones from Neville on the mic in recent years, although the former full-back is always good for a weekly \u201cOooOooOOOoh\u201d during the domestic season.<\/p>\n Neville was on punditry duty for ITV during the tournament, and England\u2019s last-gasp magic throughout the knockout stages was always going to bring out the best of Neville, who represented the Three Lions 85 times. His reaction to Jude Bellingham\u2019s acrobatics against Slovakia was particularly brilliant. Celebrating alongside the equally jubilant Ian Wright, Neville produced a squealing utopia while Roy Keane watched on with folded arms barely notching an interest.<\/p>\n 2. Vitinha books Michael Oliver The Portuguese international, who was primarily concerned with manipulating a staunch French rearguard and functional midfield, took a couple of seconds out of his outing to pick up the yellow card referee Michael Oliver had left behind.<\/p>\n Vitinha didn\u2019t exactly commit fully to booking the English referee, but the midfielder held the card just high enough to say he \u2018gave\u2019 Oliver a yellow card.<\/p>\n Sometimes, it\u2019s the little LOLs that matter.<\/p>\n 3. The target man renaissance The evolution of the role has seen \u2018false nines\u2019 grow in prominence, with the aforementioned brute dwindling in significance. In an era when pressing reigns supreme, these \u2018utter woke\u2019, as some denote in jest, coaches opt against the bigger-boned and less mobile striker in favour of a more nimble alternative \u2013 one that can lead the press, run around all day, and drop into \u2018pockets of space\u2019 in a bid to confuse the defence.<\/p>\n Nonsense.<\/p>\n False nines remained at Euro 2024, but there was room for a target man renaissance. Niclas Fullkrug lit up opening night off the bench for Germany, Wout Weghorst consistently changed games for the Dutch, while Martin Adam \u2013 not your typical-looking footballer in Euro 2024 \u2013 emerged as a viral sensation without ever doing much for Hungary.<\/p>\n His minimal impact is beside the point. The brutish forward is back in the game!<\/p>\n 4. Oh, Scotland\u2026 You might argue that Scotland\u2019s campaign peaked with Tierney\u2019s celebration six minutes into their 5-1 battering at the hands of hosts Germany on the opening night of the tournament.<\/p>\n The Tartan Army were a good laugh during their short stay, but Steve Clarke\u2019s side failed to match the energy brought by their travelling contingent.<\/p>\n Scott McTominay\u2019s strike against Switzerland on Matchday 2 offered the Scots a brief glimmer of hope, but they were on the hand of one of football\u2019s great traditions: a Xherdan Shaqiri major tournament screamer.<\/p>\n Their 1-1 draw with the Swiss meant a win against Hungary would\u2019ve sent them into the last 16, but following 100 minutes of utterly drab action, Scotland were beaten at the death by Kevin Csoboth\u2019s strike.<\/p>\n But hey, things were worse at Euro 2020. So, there\u2019s that.<\/p>\n 5. Gareth Southgate\u2019s doppelganger<\/p>\n When a German policeman looks like Gareth Southgate\u2026 \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/e0HwLZn7Ze<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) July 10, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When a German policeman looks like Gareth Southgate\u2026 \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/e0HwLZn7Ze<\/a><\/p>\n
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Portugal v France: Quarter-Final \u2013 UEFA EURO 2024
Oliver enjoyed it \/ Sebastian El-Saqqa \u2013 firo sportphoto\/GettyImages
There wasn\u2019t much to like about Portugal\u2019s quarter-final defeat to France, but at least midfield dynamo Vitinha gave viewers a moment of light-hearted humour.<\/p>\n
Martin Adam
Martin Adam was one of the viral sensations of Euro 2024 \/ Image Photo Agency\/GettyImages
There was perhaps no bigger winner at Euro 2024 than the target man forward. They\u2019re back, or did they ever go away?<\/p>\n
Scotland v Hungary \u2013 EURO 2024
Scotland endured another miserable Euros campaign \/ Anadolu\/GettyImages
Kieran Tierney\u2019s celebration for winning his country a\u2026 goal-kick in the opening exchanges of their clash with Germany set the tone for what was another miserable Euros for Scotland.<\/p>\n\n
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