6 d. ago Football fans fuming as chiefs rank Lionesses behind teams they beat in Euros

Spain shoot to the top of FIFA’s new official world rankings despite losing to England in the final on penalties and Sweden - who the Lionesses beat in the quarters - are also above them

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3 w. ago Berger stars in shootout as Germany overcome early red card to fell France at Euro 2025

Germany produced a heroic performance with only 10 players to knock out a stunned France side in a penalty shootout and progress to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on a night of compelling drama in Basel.The record eight-time European champions had to play the vast majority of the contest with one player fewer than the French but defended doggedly throughout extra time and then won the shootout 6-5 to book a semi-final meeting with the world champions, Spain, on Wednesday in Zurich. The goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany’s heroine, not only in the shootout, but with an astonishing save in extra time. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Football Daily | England and Sweden get into spot of bother with an unmissable shootout

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The strongest contender that Football Daily could find for the worst penalty shootout of all time was predictably held between two English teams. In January 1998, under-10 pair Mickleover Lightning Blue Sox and Chellaston Boys faced off in the Derby Community Cup. After the regular game finished 1-1, a total of 56 penalties failed to break the deadlock, with referee Peter Shieff even moving the spot two yards closer and offering a coin toss to decide the result (which the sides declined). Despite saving 31 consecutive spot-kicks in the sudden-death decider, Chellaston Boys’ goalkeeper Ben Hodder ended up on the losing side as Blue Sox romped home 2-1, after a grand total of 66 kicks had been taken, a world record verified by David Barber, the FA’s official statistician. A thought, then, for the parents that day 27 years ago, stood on the sidelines, outwardly encouraging their youngsters while internally being tortured and scorched w...

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3 w. ago Why did goalkeeper Jennifer Falk take Sweden’s fifth penalty against England?

Sweden’s penalty takers were predetermined after the players asked the coaching staff to decide the order, but there was still shock as goalkeeper Falk stepped forward with the chance to send them though

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3 w. ago Leah Williamson injury latest as Lionesses star races to make England's Euros semi

England beat Sweden on penalties to book their place in the semi finals of the Women's European Championships but a number of players were in the wars during the match in Zurich

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3 w. ago Anatomy of a terrible penalty shootout – how England triumphed in chaos at Euro 2025

England survived one of the worst penalty shoot-outs in major tournament history as Sweden twice missed the chance to reach the semi-finals

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3 w. ago England vs Sweden live: Lionesses count injuries after surviving penalty drama to progress at Euro 2025

England 2-2 Sweden (3-2 on penalties): The Lionesses came from 2-0 down to beat Sweden on penalties and reach Euro 2025 semi-finals

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3 w. ago Lucy Bronze’s iconic moment saves England and seals her place as a Lionesses legend

England 2-2 Sweden (England win 3-2 on penalties): A battered and bruised Lucy Bronze epitomised the Lionesses’ determination as she netted the decisive penalty to send them through to the semi-finals

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3 w. ago Hampton’s bloody nose and nine missed penalties: How ridiculous England v Sweden shootout unfolded

England survived one of the worst penalty shoot-outs in major tournament history as Sweden twice missed the chance to reach the semi-finals

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3 w. ago Friday’s briefing: England beat Sweden on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semis

American rapper Snoop Dogg has officially become co-owner of Championship club Swansea.

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3 w. ago Lionesses press conference hilariously interrupted as Euros hero takes FaceTime call

England needed penalties to get the better of Sweden in their European Championship quarter-final and one player's friends and family were particularly eager to congratulate her

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3 w. ago England’s gritty resolve overshadows familiar frailties in Euro 2025 penalty shootout triumph

England 2-2 Sweden (Eng win 3-2 on penalties): A battered and bruised Lucy Bronze epitomised the Lionesses’ determination as she netted the decisive penalty to send them through to the semi-finals

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3 w. ago Hannah Hampton praises England supporters for providing ‘little edge’ during penalty heroics

England completed a remarkable comeback and triumphed 3-2 in a penalty shootout

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3 w. ago Hannah Hampton makes injury admission after England heroics in Sweden Euros win

ENGLAND 2-2 SWEDEN (3-2 PENS): Hannah Hampton saved two penalties as England claimed a dramatic shoot-out victory over Sweden to keep their Euro 2025 dreams alive

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3 w. ago Chloe Kelly brings magic and sheer chaos as England abandon all logic

England 2-2 Sweden (England win 3-2 on penalties): The Euro 2022 match-winner turned Euro 2025 saviour to keep the Lionesses alive

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3 w. ago Lionesses bounce back from being on brink of Euros heartbreak to send fans wild

It was a sensational comeback for the England Women who went from being two goals down to equalising with just 10 minutes left on the clock - and they then beat Sweden on penalties

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3 w. ago England vs Sweden penalties live: Lionesses survive penalty shootout scare to progress at Euro 2025

England 2-2 Sweden (3-2 on penalties): The Lionesses came from 2-0 down to beat Sweden on penalties and reach Euro 2025 semi-finals

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last month 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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