The President’s joyful celebration of Robbie Brady’s goal has won the hearts of the nation

Yesterday was a pretty busy day for Ireland’s President Michael D Higgins.

After welcoming US Vice President Joe Biden to Áras an Uachtaráin, Michael D had the small matter of supporting our brave soccer team in France during their epic 1-0

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Higgins is well known for his love of soccer, regularly attending both Irish men’s and woman’s internationals. He is also by his own admission a massive Galway United supporter.

Just after Robbie Brady’s glorious 85th minute winner hit the back of net last night the camera panned to our President and it’s his

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Look at his face!

Didn’t we all feel the same last night?

Life goals: to someday be as happy as Michael D Higgins is right now #IRLITA #COYBIG #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/VggUfAhPrL

— Denise O'Donoghue (@deniseodonoghue) June 22, 2016

I'm Michael D. Higgins and this morning, the 'D' stands for delicate...

— Seán Marum (@SeanMarum) June 23, 2016

Michael D Higgins is just such a legend 👏🏻😂

— Emer 🌈 (@ismise_emer) June 22, 2016

Viva el presidente. pic.twitter.com/0T9SlCQ46m

— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 22, 2016

For his part the President released a statement congratulating Ireland for reaching the last 16 of Euro 2016 last night. He even thoughtfully praised Northern Ireland for their massive achievement of qualifying as well.

"Tonight’s game was a wonderful achievement and I want to extend my warmest congratulations to the Republic of Ireland team, the coaches and all those who made this well deserved success possible," said Higgins.

I bloody love him 💚 RT @RTEsoccer: Viva el presidente. pic.twitter.com/kdzJlR52S8

— welshcake74 (@Welshcake74) June 22, 2016

"All of those interested in soccer will welcome the fact that now both Irish teams have made it through to the knock out stages of the tournament, and remain in contention for the Henri Delaunay cup.

Sorry Mr.Biden - Michael D. Higgins is not available right now 💚☘ #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/snXmBCKwmn

— Shaunagh Kenny (@Shawsieee) June 22, 2016

"May I pay tribute to the Irish fans who have earned widespread acclaim for their behaviour in France. Ireland could not wish for better ambassadors abroad."

With Ireland due to meet

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Uh ooh!!! Tricky dilemma for our First football fan on Sunday! @PresidentIRL #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/kDdmSa8LUz

— WILL HANAFIN⚡️ (@willhanafin) June 23, 2016

We’ve a feeling there will be a hasty rescheduling of that one!

There will never be a greater image than Michael D. Higgins jumping for joy at the end of the match it epitomises the Irish

— Niall 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 (@thisisniallllll) June 23, 2016

The President has yet to decide on if he will run for a second term in office and it would seem he’d walk in given the love that’s out there for him at the moment.

Although, he’s lucky Robbie Brady can’t run until he’s 35.

H/T: BreakingNews.ie