9 h. ago Williamson ready to put Arsenal friendship aside for Blackstenius and Sweden test

England captain lauds ‘incredibly powerful’ clubmatePraises influence of retired Jill Scott in England campLeah Williamson has described Arsenal teammate Stina Blackstenius as an “incredibly powerful footballer” as the pair prepare to go head-to-head in the Euro 2025 quarter-final between England and Sweden.“She’s a great player and she has been for many years now,” said the England captain. “Her experience speaks for itself. We were celebrating her success at Arsenal, but not so much now. We’ll see. Stina is an incredibly powerful footballer and very intelligent with her runs. She’s a hard player to play against in that respect.” Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Can Norway finally fulfil potential and end long wait for success at Euro 2025?

Twenty-five years since Olympic glory, the perennial underachievers try again with a last-eight clash with ItalyThe perennial underachievement of the Norway women’s national team is one of football’s great mysteries. How can a side packed with some of the world’s finest players continually make early exits at tournaments, fail to look cohesive and even endure a chastening 8-0 defeat against England at Euro 2022? How can great talents such as Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen, Chelsea’s Guro Reiten and the Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg not thrive together in their national-team kit?Stop there. Hold that thought. Something is stirring. Norway topped Group A at Euro 2025 with three wins from three and face Italy on Wednesday in the quarter-finals. Is this the summer when Norway will deliver on their potential, offered not just by Graham Hansen, Reiten and Hegerberg but Arsenal’s Frida Maanum and players from Manchester United, Atlético Madrid and Lyon? And with an English head coac...

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10 h. ago The winner takes it all but Leah Williamson won’t ‘banish Abba’ for Sweden clash

A familiar match-up awaits in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals.

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12 h. ago Euro 2025 is shaping up to be a roaring success. Now for more jeopardy

Local and travelling fans have been captivated and most problems could have been avoided with more spending or careThe headline in SonntagsBlick Sport reads: “Lia hier, Lia da, Lia überall.” It is not metaphorical; Switzerland’s Lia Wälti is literally here, there and everywhere. From billboards and tram stops to produce packets and tourism adverts, the Arsenal midfielder is the poster girl of Euro 2025, the captain, the Champions League winner, the fulcrum of a team who captured the heart of the country as they set up a blockbuster quarter-final with the world champions, Spain.There were raised eyebrows when Switzerland was announced as the host country. The largest stadium is the 38,512-capacity home of Basel, St Jakob-Park, where the opening game and final are being played. It felt like a step back from the 74,310-capacity Old Trafford, which hosted the opening game in 2022, and Wembley, which hosted 87,192 fans for the final between England and Germany. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago How Poland’s Euro 2025 showing transformed a nation’s view of women’s football

Despite their group-stage exit, Nina Patalon’s side have made history and changed perceptions back homeAs Poland were on their way to a historic Euro 2025 win over Denmark the commentator on national TV encouraged people to visit the website of a Polish FA campaign called “Girls’ Team”, which is designed to help young girls find a team to train with. There was such a rush to the website the server broke down.That would have been unthinkable only a few months ago but the Polish team that played in their first Euros, scored their first goal and secured their first win at the tournament have changed the perception of women’s football in the country for ever. “One of the key goals was to leave the best possible impression and to get little girls interested in the sport,” said the coach, Nina Patalon, after the 3-2 win against Denmark. “That was our biggest responsibility at our first Euros.” Continue reading...

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18 h. ago UEFA Women's Euros Odds: Who is the favourite to win Euro 2025? England, Spain and France latest odds

Here are the latest odds for the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 - including England Women, Spain and France.

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34 h. ago England captain Williamson believes ‘relentless’ Sweden are threat at Euro 2025

Centre-back wary of Thursday’s quarter-final opponentsWilliamson feels Swedish side deserve more respectThe England captain, Leah Williamson, has said Sweden deserve more respect and that their strong record at major tournaments should be spoken about more frequently, as the two sides prepare to meet in Thursday’s Euro 2025 quarter-final.Sweden have reached the knockout stages of every Women’s European Championship since 1995 and have been in the semi-finals at three of the past five Euros. They have also finished third in the past two World Cups and claimed silver medals at both the Rio and Tokyo Olympics. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Leah Williamson wary of Sweden threat ahead of England’s Euro 2025 quarter

Defending champions England beat Wales 6-1 on Sunday night in St Gallen to claim their place in the last eight.

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37 h. ago They have to be playing – Rhian Wilkinson seeking regular action for Wales squad

Five members of Wilkinson’s Euro 2025 selection were without clubs and more have since reached the end of their contracts.

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39 h. ago Euro 2025: Alessia Russo proves her worth as Lionesses striker sets her sights on Sweden reunion

With Russo in form, England will be a threat in the knockout stage

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39 h. ago Euro 2025: England route to final as potential Spain showdown awaits Lionesses

A showdown with Spain is on the cards after Lionesses claim runners-up spot in Group D

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40 h. ago Euro 2025 power rankings: Spain reign but France and England impress too

Montse Tomé’s side remain the favourites after a superb group-stage showing but Iceland go home with a whimperSpain were favourites coming into the Euros and, based on their form in Group B, they still are. They matched England’s Euro 2022 record of 14 goals in the group stage. Alexia Putellas is continuing her charge for the Ballon d’Or with three goals and four assists and has lit up their midfield while the 18-year-old Vicky López has impressed in her first major tournament. While in sensational form going forward, their defence does leave opportunities for their opposition. Montse Tomé’s side will be favourites to win the quarter-final against hosts Switzerland but it will be a mouth-watering occasion in Bern. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago United in grief, Ella Toone and Beth Mead form a special bond to shine at Euro 2025

Toone and Mead were both on the scoresheet in England’s 6-1 win over Wales and took the moment to dedicate their goals to those watching over them

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42 h. ago Euro 2025: England's title defence alive as ruthless Lionesses look the part

Defending champions will take on Sweden in the last eight

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43 h. ago Beth Mead explains England’s ‘snapping’ celebration at Women’s Euro 2025

The celebration was described as an ‘inside joke’ among the substitutes to maintain motivation and energy among the squad

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43 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025 live: England handed key advantage after thrashing Wales to reach quarter

England progressed to the quarter-finals with a thumping win over Wales and will now face Sweden in the last eight

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43 h. ago Beth Mead lauds ‘unbelievable’ Ella Toone as England progress at Euro 2025

The Lionesses bounced back from a tournament-opening defeat to France to finish as runners-up in Group D

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44 h. ago Why England were right to show no mercy in ruthless destruction of Wales

England 6-1 Wales: The Lionesses were at times back to their ruthless best as they sent Wales home and advanced to the quarter-finals in style

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47 h. ago Monday’s briefing: Chelsea surprise Paris St Germain as Lionesses move forward

England progressed to the Euro 2025 quarter-finals as Liverpool fans paid tribute to Diogo Jota.

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51 h. ago ‘We’ve found our urgency’: Wiegman salutes Lionesses as they set up Sweden clash

England thrashed Wales to seal Euro 2025 progressWiegman: ‘You could see the togetherness of our team’Sarina Wiegman said her Lionesses side found a sense of “urgency” to book their place in the quarter-finals of the European Championships with a comfortable 6-1 victory over Wales.“This urgency comes [after the France defeat],” the England head coach said. “You could see the togetherness of our team. We knew today would be a different game because we knew we would have the ball a lot. Continue reading...

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