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The Euro 2016 minute: Iceland given heroes' welcome home

Iceland return
Iceland return. Photograph: Asgeir Valgerdarson/EPA

5. Bale's Ronaldo reunion

Before the semi against Portugal the Wales talisman has spoken warmly of Real Madrid team-mates, with one exception.

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Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale will come face-to-face with Cristiano Ronaldo. Photograph: BPI/Rex

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4. David Squires on …

… the final four. Our cartoonist takes a look at the semi-finals as the Wales bandwagon surges on relentlessly

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David Squires on Euro 2016 quarter final review
David Squires’s Euro 2016 review. Illustration: David Squires

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3. The kids are not all right

A Uefa official has urged players remaining at Euro 2016 not to allow their children to join in post-match celebrations.

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Pepe
Pepe is joined on the pitch by his children. Photograph: Christian Hartmann/Reuters

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2. The revival of 3-5-2

Euro 2016 has seen Wales, Italy and Germany succeed by employing the tactic but its revival may be practical, writes Jonathan Wilson.

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Leonardo Bonucci
Leonardo Bonucci was a rock in Italy’s 3-5-2. Photograph: Antonio Calanni/AP

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1. A thunderous welcome home

The Iceland players travel through Reykjavik to a huge rally – during which the crowd of thousands gave them a viking-style welcome home.

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Iceland return
Iceland return. Photograph: Asgeir Valgerdarson/EPA

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