The Ellan Vannin football team can expect a warm reception when it arrives back at Ronaldsway this afternoon (Monday).
Its dream run at the ConIFA World Football Cup in Sweden ended in disappointment with a heart-breaking penalty shoot-out defeat in the final of the competition yesterday.
After a goalless draw, the Manx lost 5-3 on spot-kicks to the French county of Nice.
However, the efforts of the side - 250-1 outsiders to win the competition at the start of the tournament – have been praised by Islanders who packed pubs to cheer them on.
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