Nearly a fortnight ago, the two European countries of Ukraine and Poland welcomed the entire continent for a footballing extravaganza. The second most prestigious national tournament after the World Cup got underway, and with it, the hopes of millions and millions of fans who made the long journey to cheer their respective teams in full strength.

With a wealth of footballing talent on display, this was one of the most anticipated two weeks of sporting action. As it is part and parcel of every major tournament, there were a few spills, and there were definitely a few thrills. Millions of hearts broke, and millions of faces lit up. Many shed tears in sorrow, while many shed tears in ecstasy. After a whirlpool of emotions, we have come down to two teams, who have withstood their opponents’ might and made it all the way to the final. Tonight...