“Football’s Coming Home” has been the rallying cry for England fans during the Euro 2020 tournament, but now some are starting to wonder if it’s actually bringing bad luck to the national team.
The phrase, which originates from the iconic song “Three Lions” by The Lightning Seeds and Baddiel & Skinner, has been a symbol of hope and optimism for English football fans. It refers to the idea that football, which was invented in England, is finally coming back to its home country to win a major tournament.
However, as England made it to the final of Euro 2020, some fans began to worry that the phrase may be bringing a curse rather than good luck. The team’s loss in the final against Italy on penalties has only fuelled these concerns, with some fans blaming the phrase for jinxing the team.
The debate over whether “Football’s Coming Home” is a curse or a blessing has sparked a lively discussion among football fans. Some argue that it’s just a harmless slogan that unites fans and boosts team morale, while others believe that it puts unnecessary pressure on the players and sets them up for disappointment.
Regardless of where fans stand on the issue, one thing is clear: the phrase has become an integral part of English football culture and will likely continue to be a source of pride and frustration for years to come. Whether it’s a lucky charm or a curse, only time will tell.
In the meantime, England fans will have to come to terms with the fact that their team fell just short of bringing football home this time around. But with a talented young squad and a bright future ahead, there’s still plenty of hope that one day, football will finally come home for the Three Lions.
