Uruguayans were gracious in defeat after France ended their World Cup hopes on Friday with a 2-0 quarter-final victory.
“France crushed Uruguay!” admitted Observador, one of Uruguay’s main newspapers.
“They handed out a football lesson, dominating the light blues from the first minute to the 90th, and deservedly qualified for the World Cup semi-finals.”
El Pais insisted the players were nonetheless heroes.
“Thanks lads!” said its title, before adding: “The dream is over.”
Despite defeat, fans took to the main Independence Square in the Old City of Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, and sang songs, honked horns and danced.
