Stars have heaped praise on England’s “inspiring” Lionesses and expressed their pride as celebrities reacted to Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final defeat.
On Instagram and Twitter, many expressed their gratitude to the team of talented women who made history and changed the sport for the better.
Posting a montage of photos showing the England team, Myleene Klass wrote: “Keep your heads up Lionesses.” What an inspiring woman you are. Fighter to the end.’
Lisa Snowdon shared a photo of goalkeeper Mary Earps screaming after her sensational penalty and wrote: “So disappointed in our girls… So so proud of you.”
Lisa then shared poignant words from author Bryony Gordon, who noted how the Lionesses have achieved something of incredible value for women: realizing they are allowed to speak the language of football.
Pride: Stars like Myleene Klass have heaped praise on England’s ‘inspiring’ lionesses and shared their pride as celebrities reacted to their defeat in the World Cup final
Fighter: Posting a montage of photos showing the England team, she wrote: “Keep your heads up lionesses.” What an inspiring woman you are. fighter to the end
Proud: Lisa Snowdon wrote on her Instagram Stories: “So disappointed in our girls… So so proud of you.”
Shared feelings: She shared a photo of goalkeeper Mary Earps yelling after her sensational penalty kick
Goosebumps: Lisa also shared a report from Bryony Gordon, in which she suggested that the lionesses accomplished something of incredible value for women
Ahead of the World Cup Finals, TOWIE star Jess Wright shared the official poster and shared her thoughts on gender inequality.
She admitted, “It saddens me that these girls haven’t received a fraction of the support that the men are getting, but hopefully that will change with time and these ladies will be the reason why.” Come on girls, you got that.’
Following their devastating loss, Jess posted a photo of them accepting their medals and wrote, ‘You did an amazing job.’ Well done lionesses.’
Countdown icon Carol Vorderman tweeted: “Queen Letizia of Spain and her daughter give each Spanish player a fitting hug and present the medals and trophies…an iconic moment.” Congratulations Spain.
“Our lionesses have made England proud.” “An exceptional achievement, so many good times are yet to come, I have no doubt about that.”
Gemma Atkinson – who is dating Spanish Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Márquez – took the opportunity to show her fun side.
On her Instagram Stories, she wrote, “Well done Spain…I guess,” alongside a smiling face and an eye-roll emoji, while adding a GIF of Gorka dancing around.
In typically controversial style, Piers Morgan tweeted: “BREAKING: Our women can’t make it home either.” Good effort @Lionesses but the better team won. Congratulations to Spain.’
Supportive: Ahead of the final, TOWIE star Jess Wright shared the official poster and offered her thoughts on gender inequality before calling the women “amazing” after the game
Extraordinary: Carol Vorderman praised all the women involved in the dramatic finale
Hilarious: Gemma Atkinson – who is dating Spanish Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Márquez – took the opportunity to show her fun side
Here we go: Piers Morgan tweeted a typically controversial message
Cheeky warm up: Jade Thirlwall uploaded a short video of her kicking a soccer ball ahead of the final
Do not ask! The former Little Mix star then posted throwbacks to a soccer photoshoot in 2010
Throwback: To celebrate the women’s final, Jade shared babyfaced shots of herself in a red and white soccer jersey
Supportive: Ahead of the game, Mollie King shared a photo of the England team and wrote: ‘Good luck to the Lionesses today!’ We’re all behind you! Bring it home!’
Adorable: The ‘Saturdays’ singer then posted a snap of her baby daughter Annabelle sitting next to her on the couch watching the finale on TV
In awe: Ashley James shared an adorable photo of her youngest child, daughter Ada, lying on the floor looking at the football final that is being played on TV
Ahead of the game, Mollie King shared a photo of the England team and wrote: “Good luck to the Lionesses today!” We’re all behind you! Bring it home!’
Jade Thirlwall uploaded a short video of her kicking a soccer ball ahead of the final and joked, “Cheeky pre-game warm-up.”
The former Little Mix star then posted throwbacks to a soccer photoshoot in 2010.
To celebrate the women’s final, Jade shared babyfaced shots of herself in a red and white soccer jersey.
The Saturdays singer then posted a snap of her baby daughter Annabelle sitting next to her on the couch watching the finale on TV.
Ashley James has shared an adorable photo of her youngest child, daughter Ada, lying on the floor watching the soccer final being played on TV.
The former Made In Chelsea star wrote: “Ada just thinks she hopes England wins and subconsciously she and her brother see that women can play sports and the world is at their feet.”
Inspiring future generations of women: Laura Whitmore shared a rare picture of her daughter wearing a green soccer jersey and wrote: “Perfect day to start soccer lessons!!”
Throwback: Also paying tribute to the historic sporting final was Welsh actress Catherine Zeta Jones, who shared a snap of her daughter Cerys playing soccer
Keep going! She also uploaded a childhood photo of son Dylan Douglas playing soccer
Game of Football: Game of Thrones superstar Sophie Turner revealed to fans that she watched the game while begging: ‘Call me a lioness’
Delighted: Romeo Beckham, son of former England men’s captain David Beckham, shared a photo of the live game, adding: “Let’s go Lionesses.”
Roar! TV presenter Vernon Kay showed his support for the Lionesses while watching the game
Laura Whitmore revealed how the lionesses have inspired future generations of women.
The former Love Island presenter shared a rare picture of her daughter wearing a green soccer jersey and wrote: “Perfect day to start soccer lessons!!”
Welsh actress Catherine Zeta Jones also spoke back in honor of the historic sporting final.
She uploaded childhood photos of her daughter Carys Douglas and son Dylan Douglas playing soccer and wrote, “Bend it like…”
Game of Thrones superstar Sophie Turner showed fans she was watching the game by begging, ‘Call me a lioness,’ adding, ‘Come on ladies. Let’s go!’
Romeo Beckham, son of former England men’s captain David Beckham, shared a photo of the live game, adding: “Let’s go Lionesses.”