England hero Hanna Hampton marked Sunday’s victory by sharing an emotional social media post in honor of his grandfather, who passed away shortly before the tournament.
Hannah Hampton has made a beautiful tribute to her grandfather following England’s Euro 2025 victory, revealing that she sadly passed away two days before the start of the tournament.
Hampton, 24, was the Lioness hero with a dramatic penalty shootout against Spain in the final on Sunday, saving two spot kicks and urged England to a second consecutive European title.
And she marked the opportunity by sharing heart-warming posts on her Instagram account in honor of her late grandfather, “one of her greatest supporters.”
“Dear Grandpa,” she wrote. “Two days before the biggest tournament of my life, you left. It’s not realistic yet. When I hear your voice again, I’m one of your jokes, or one of the small comments that you’re saying everything without saying anything.
“You were one of my biggest supporters. You believed in me before I even knew what this journey would look like. You were always there – you were there – you looked, encouraged, taught. You taught me a lot, not just about football, but a lot about life.
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“I miss our chat. I miss being told, ‘Only our athletes understand.’ Always have a slight grin as if you were in something special. You were. You got it.
“It breaks my heart to not be able to see you leave for our country in my first major tournament… What you dreamed of for me, we’ve spoken many times.
“But I know, you were still there. I felt you with me, in the tunnel. On the pitch. In a tough moment. I listened to you in my head when I needed strength.
“Grandpa, I hope you’re proud of your granddad. I’ve taken you with me every minute,” and I always do that. i did it. We did that. ”
