32 h. ago ‘Absolute madness’: England fans reflect on Euros comeback win against Sweden

Lionesses overturned deficit to win on penalties in ZurichReigning champions will face Italy for place in finalEngland supporters in Zurich were recovering on Friday from the drama of the Euro 2025 penalty shootout win against Sweden, with one speaking of “absolute madness in the stands” as the team came from two goals down.England’s official allocation of 2,099 tickets at the Stadion Letzigrund was sold out but there were about another 10,000 England fans in the stadium, including Louisa Holden-Morris, from Crewe, who was attending her 13th match at this tournament. She told the Guardian she could scarcely watch the penalties. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago All Blacks boss reacts to controversial Springboks tactics in win over Italy

Scott Robertson praised the ‘innovative’ approach used by the Springboks in their 45-0 win over the Azzurri

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7 d. ago South Africa vs Italy live: Reaction as Springboks dominate despite Jasper Wiese red card

South Africa 45-0 Italy: Springboks seal series win with dominant performance in Gqeberha

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8 d. ago Spain overcome early Italy scare to win and set up tie against hosts Switzerland

There are suggestions that the era of possession heavy, carefully choreographed, positional play, may have passed its zenith but, if that message worries Pep Guardiola disciples, Spain’s women remain unperturbed.As usual the world champions hogged the ball as they won a third consecutive group game at Euro 2025, scoring their 12th, 13th and 14th goals of the tournament in the process. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Willie le Roux to win 100th cap as Springboks ring changes for second Italy clash

The veteran full-back comes into a much-changed starting side as Rassie Erasmus refreshes his team

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2 w. ago Spain dazzle, Ada delivers and England prepare for France – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Sophie Downey and Tim Stillman to review the opening games of Euro 2025 and preview England and Wales’ tough starts in Group DOn the podcast today: Euro 2025 is officially under way, and it’s Spain who’ve set the pace with a dominant 5-0 win over Portugal. Elsewhere, Italy edges Belgium to stake their claim as dark horses, and Ada Hegerberg’s 50th international goal helps Norway stun hosts Switzerland.There’s a shock win for Finland over Iceland, Vicky López announces herself on the big stage, and we learn a lot about cheese, fondue, and Swiss wine along the way. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arianna Caruso’s stunner earns Italy opening Euro 2025 win against Belgium

Italy kicked off their Euro 2025 challenge with a controlled victory in their Group B opener in Sion. Arianna Caruso’s spectacular first-half goal proved the difference in a close encounter against a well-organised Belgium.With the game evenly matched, it was one that required just a moment of quality. Caruso is Italy’s puppet-master, pulling the strings with ease from the heart of the midfield. Her goal was an example of what Italy can do when they are at their best. Continue reading...

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