The most heartwarming celebrity tweets after yesterday’s World Cup game
Gary Barlow, Ellie Goulding and James Corden have all offered messages of support to fans
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Your support makes all the difference.The country was left heartbroken yesterday after England lost to Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals, marking 28 years since the team had reached that stage in the quadrennial competition.
While fans were quick to mourn the loss on social media, a number of high-profile celebrities took a more uplifting view, spreading messages of support and optimism on Twitter in light of the disappointing result.
From James Corden assuring fans that “it will come home” eventually to the Duke of Cambridge consoling the country and praising the team for giving “fans something to believe in”, leave your sorrows behind and warm your soul with these touching post-match celebrity tweets.
My passport isn’t British...but my heart is...❤️ https://t.co/VVPYxPZIUR
— will.i.am (@iamwill) July 11, 2018
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