7 d. ago Huge bridge project that will connect Sicily to mainland Italy to get final go

Bridge project faces criticism over earthquake risks and mafia infiltration

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3 w. ago Italy is one win away from women’s Euro final, 3 years after players were permitted to turn pro

Italy is one win away from reaching the final of the Women’s European Championship, but just three years ago its players couldn’t even get professional contracts back home

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3 w. ago Women’s Euro 2025 live: Lionesses respond to Jess Carter abuse and Leah Williamson injury latest

England play Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final on Tuesday night after a dramatic win on penalties against Sweden

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3 w. ago Euro 2025 power rankings: Spain still the team to beat but England in hunt

World champions set up Germany semi-final after Swiss success while England play Italy following shootout dramaSpain’s quest to win their first European title continues at full pace. Their quarter-final victory against Switzerland was more difficult than expected and required significant patience. They were not at their best – the hosts did not allow them to be – but the calibre of the world champions’ squad means the opposition cannot switch off, even for an instant. Finding a way is relatively easy when you have Aitana Bonmatí on the field, and her back-heeled assist for Athenea del Castillo’s opener on Friday night was the moment of inspiration they needed. Winning in front of a partisan host crowd is also an achievement mentally. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jess Carter: England call in police over 'vile' racist abuse of Lioness defender

The England team said they would not take the knee before Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy, as ‘it is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism’

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3 w. ago England call in police over 'vile' racist abuse of Lioness defender Jess Carter

The England team said they would not take the knee before Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy, as ‘it is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism’

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3 w. ago Esme Morgan claims England are 'never beaten' as 'finishers' remain vital at Euro 2025

England's 'finishers' have proved vital at Euro 2025 and bailed them out once more to reach the semi-final against Italy

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3 w. ago England call in police over ‘vile’ racist abuse of Lionesses star Jess Carter

Carter will step back from social media and England’s players will not take the knee before Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy

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3 w. ago Lucy Bronze explains England’s decision to stop taking the knee after Jess Carter abuse

England have decided to stand before their Euro 2025 semi-final with Italy after Carter was sent ‘vile’ racist abuse on social media during the tournament

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3 w. ago Lionesses to stop taking the knee after Jess Carter suffers ‘vile’ racist abuse

Carter will step back from social media and England’s players will not take the knee before Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy

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3 w. ago England’s Hannah Hampton hits the headlines in latest act of unlikely career

Bloodied-nose penalty heroine against Sweden was born with a serious eye condition that still affects her visionThe image of Terry Butcher’s blood-stained shirt during an England draw against Sweden in 1989 is immortalised in the country’s football history. Now another English player’s stoic display against Sweden – this time with a bloodied nose – will be etched into the annals after Hannah Hampton’s heroics during the Lionesses’ remarkable shootout victory over Sweden in Zurich.Hampton, with an absorbent shoved up her right nostril after an extra-time collision in the penalty area caused a nosebleed, found the composure, focus and agility to save two Sweden penalties to help Sarina Wiegman’s team win 3-2 in the shootout and book Tuesday’s semi-final meeting with Italy after an unlikely comeback to draw 2-2 after extra time. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago England cannot afford to ignore their biggest concern at Women’s Euro 2025

Sarina Wiegman’s side were lucky to beat Sweden and semi-final opponents Italy have been handed a clear look at how to beat the Lionesses

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3 w. ago Witnesses describe Felix Baumgartner’s final moments as paraglider spun out of control

Beachgoers say they heard a loud boom as the paraglider spun out of control

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3 w. ago Man who jumped from edge of space posted eerie Instagram post before fatal crash

Felix Baumgartner has died following a paragliding accident in Italy – before his death Felix made a final ominous Instagram post where he suggested something was wrong

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3 w. ago England: Sarina Wiegman has more questions to answer as gamechangers rescue Lionesses at Women's Euros

Sarina Wiegman has plenty to consider ahead of England’s semi-final showdown against Italy

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3 w. ago Sarina Wiegman confirms major injury concern after Leah Williamson limps off England win

England’s captain rolled her ankle and will be assessed before the semi-final against Italy

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3 w. ago ‘Incredible, beautiful’: Italy reach first Women’s Euros semi

Norway 1-2 Italy: Cristiana Girelli struck at the death to send Italy into their first Euros semi-final in 28 years

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4 w. ago Girelli double sends Italy to Euro 2025 last four as Hegerberg misses spot

Jubilant Italy reached their first major women’s tournament semi-final since 1997 as Cristiana Girelli’s 90th-minute header beat a Norway side who had seen their captain Ada Hegerberg miss a crucial penalty earlier in the second half.Norway, managed by the former Wales coach Gemma Grainger, were disappointing for the first hour of the contest but appeared to be the stronger side in the latter stages after equalising through Hegerberg’s low finish in normal play, before Girelli’s back-post header won the game with her second goal of the match and sent the Italians wild. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Norway v Italy live: Women’s Euro 2025 result as Cristiana Girelli stuns Norway to send Italy into semi

Norway 1-2 Italy: Cristiana Girelli struck at the death to send Italy into their first Euros semi-final in 28 years

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4 w. ago Norway v Italy live: Women’s Euro 2025 latest score and updates as Ada Hegerberg equalises after penalty miss

Norway and Italy meet in the first quarter-final at Euro 2025 with England or Sweden up next in the semi-finals

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