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The Guardian - UK
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Tom Stevens

Republic of Ireland fans sing tribute for Northern Ireland fan who died in Nice

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Sweden and Republic of Ireland fans at the Euro 2016 match in Paris. Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA

With fan trouble dominating the headlines, both Republic of Ireland and Sweden supporters were in fantastic voice before, during and after their game at the Stade de France on Monday. The Republic of Ireland supporters paid tribute to Northern Ireland fan Darren Rodgers, who died in Nice at the weekend after a fall. In the 24th minute of the game fans sang “Stand up for the Ulstermen” in his memory.

There were more tributes back in Nice and the Northern Ireland fans will pay their own respects to Rodgers in Lyon on Thursday at their next game, against Ukraine.

The Republic of Ireland missed out on a victory in their first group game, but the celebrations from both sets of fans deserved three points. More than 73,000 fans watched Wes Hoolahan put them in front early in the second half and Ciaran Clark’s own goal did little to dampen the mood of fans. It’s safe to say the party lasted a whole lot longer than 90 minutes.

Living above an Irish pub in Paris is surely never usually this exciting...

Irish and Sweden fans enjoying a pre-match warm up in the centre of Paris...

While also taking the time out to help out drivers in need...

Both sets of fans seemed to think their teams deserved a glowing sendoff after the 1-1 draw...

Dressed to impress...

The view from a Paris tour bus reveals the partying went on long after Serbian referee Milorad Mazic’s final whistle...

“You can dance, you can jive...”

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