An explosion outside a “crowded” cafe where fans watched the Euro final is said to have killed five people and injured at least 20.
A car packed with explosives exploded outside a cafe where people were watching the match between England and Spain, according to reports.
Photos and videos posted online show a fireball reportedly outside the cafe following the explosion.
The horror occurred in Mogadishu, Somalia, and local media reports that at least five people died and 20 were injured.
One witness said: “Some of the spectators were injured when they tried to jump over the cafe’s perimeter wall, and others were injured in a stampede.”
Fans inside were watching the highly anticipated Euro 2024 final, where England lost 2-1 to Spain.
The Three Lions narrowly missed out on winning their first major trophy since 1966.
Jude Bellingham was seen angrily booting up a water cooler as players struggled to keep their emotions under control.
England captain and striker Harry Kane looked visibly upset after being substituted in the 61st minute.
Goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal shattered Gareth Southgate’s dream of ending 58 trophyless injury years.
Their fighters fought their way to a historic first foreign final but were crushed by favorites Spain and stars such as 17-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yama.
The Three Lions became the first team to lose consecutive Euro finals – and it could be Southgate’s last game as manager of the team.
Prince William, his 10-year-old son Prince George and football Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer watched sadly as the drama unfolded at Berlin’s historic Olympic Stadium last night.
Nico Williams caught England napping as he put Spain ahead just 70 seconds after the restart.
Gareth Southgate’s team’s confidence grew as the first half progressed, but they had to come from behind.
Jude Bellingham showed his quality by creating an opening on the edge of the box but shot wide with his left foot.
Cole Palmer scored just seconds after coming on for England to equalise.
But then Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal scored to put Spain 2-1 ahead.
England fans headed home in misery as huge football knees across the country fell – but heads were held high thanks to the incredible achievement of Southgate’s team.
However, fans in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu are still reeling from the car explosion, which left five people dead and at least 20 injured.
It is not immediately clear who is responsible for the alleged attack, as Mogadishu has remained largely peaceful in recent months.
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