Iceland helped make Euro 2016 special with their giant-killing antics and some unexpectedly impressive football. But it was as much their supporters and their inspiring, and perhaps slightly intimidating, chant that marked them out.

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The perfectly choreographed boom and clap, increasing in speed and intensity to a thunderous climax, will be remembered as one of the features of the tournament.

So when others attempt to copy it, it could either be interpreted as a tribute to Iceland – or as just plain stealing...

When the French team – which knocked Iceland out in the quarter-finals – did their best to recreate the chant in front of their own fans after beating Germany in their semi-final, some people enjoyed it...

And they weren't alone...

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Are you serious #FRA you're copying @icelandfootball mit #HUH - how embarrassing! Create your one fan action please!

— Sabrina Pelz (@severn_fur) July 7, 2016

Some, however, chose to take the French celebration as a tribute to Iceland...

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Some fans thought it was a nice gesture...

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