Welsh pour onto the streets to welcome back heroes
The Wales national team has received a rapturous reception upon landing at Cardiff Airport on Friday, and it has continued onto the streets of the capital city and surrounding area.
#WAL @GarethBale11 arrives home in Cardiff https://t.co/x2KcHgkCx0
— BBC Wales News (@BBCWalesNews) July 8, 2016
The Euro 2016 semi-finalists waved to the adoring masses from the turret of the town's castle, and then climbed upon an open-top bus to travel roads and roundabouts temporarily named in honour of some of the players.
What a turnout! Amazing! #Wal #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/prIzMzlEWG
— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) July 8, 2016
The coaching staff and players indulged in a singalong of fans' anthem "Don't Take Me Home" while recognising the passionate support from their homeland.
'We want to give these fans something to shout about' - Chris Coleman overwhelmed by fans in Cardiff https://t.co/APzrv0KDvi
— BBC Wales News (@BBCWalesNews) July 8, 2016
Wales was eliminated from the European Championship on Wednesday by Portugal, but its run to the final four was unprecedented and has given hope for the country's future efforts to make waves in major tournaments.
Gareth Bale live on @bbcradiowales - "there's no reason why we can't achieve more stuff now".
— BBC Radio Wales (@BBCRadioWales) July 8, 2016