2 h. ago England stars identify secret weapon who can rescue Lionesses' Euro hopes

Sarina Wiegman's England tasted defeat in the first match of their European Championships defence but there is optimism in the camp after a late rally against France

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4 h. ago Lionesses will be going home if they do not shape up but history offers hope | Tom Garry

Much better display is needed against the Netherlands from a team with a habit of bouncing back under WiegmanThe England fans in Zurich have a new favourite song, replacing the word “Tequila!” with “Sarina!” It is a fun twist on a 1950s number from The Champs, written by the American saxophonist Chuck Rio. If the band’s name is fitting, for a few more days at least, for England’s status as defending champions, by full-time at Stadion Letzigrund against France the artist’s name was more in keeping with the mood among supporters, because Sarina Wiegman’s side are in genuine danger of being chucked out of Euro 2025.England will point to Alessia Russo’s goal at 0-0 being ruled out for an offside that did not seem conclusive even from zoomed-in VAR images, yet the simple truth is this: if England do not improve markedly when they face the Netherlands on Wednesday, they will probably be out before they face Wales in their final group match. Defeat would spell the end unless France lose to...

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18 h. ago Lionesses star makes blunt 'not good enough' admission as Euros hopes left in jeopardy

England face an uphill struggle to reach the knockout stages of the Women's Euros after suffering defeat to France in their opener and skipper Leah Williamson admits the Lionesses were not good enough

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54 h. ago First Universal theme park in UK hopes to build the tallest rides in Europe

Visitors to the theme park in Bedford are likely to see rides based on the studio’s most famous film franchises including Minions, Jaws and Jurassic Park

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3 d. ago Lionesses left in shock by Diogo Jota death as Lucy Bronze leads tributes to Liverpool star

Lionesses star Lucy Bronze has shed light on the camp's reaction to the tragic death of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota as they prepare for their Women's Euros opener

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4 d. ago Lauren Hemp's journey from garden 'Olympics' to Euro winner and Lionesses stardom

Lauren Hemp's rise through football has been as fast as her characteristic blistering pace on the wing and she will hope to use that to defend England's Euros crown this summer

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4 d. ago Chloe Kelly: Arsenal confirm free transfer signing after Man City exit

The Lionesses star spent the second half of last season on loan at the Gunners

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7 d. ago Spain star Aitana Bonmati discharged from hospital ahead of Euro 2025

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is hopeful of being ready for Euro 2025

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7 d. ago England Lioness Lucy Bronze's baby bombshell with famous boyfriend

England defender Lucy Bronze opens up about having children with her footballer boyfriend, why her neurodiversity is her superpower, and her hopes the Euro 2025 tournament

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7 d. ago Lioness legend Lucy Bronze's baby dream with famous boyfriend

EXCLUSIVE: England defender Lucy Bronze opens up about having children with her footballer boyfriend, why her neurodiversity is her superpower, and her hopes the Euro 2025 tournament

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7 d. ago England Lioness Lucy Bronze's baby bombshell with famous girlfriend

England defender Lucy Bronze opens up about having children with her footballer girlfriend, why her neurodiversity is her superpower, and her hopes the Euro 2025 tournament

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8 d. ago Lionesses star Jess Carter reveals how rugby roots helped footballing dreams

The England defender used to play rugby before fully committing to football

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8 d. ago Crystal Palace’s Europa League hopes hang in the balance as Lyon announce UEFA agreement

Crystal Palace earned a place in the Europa League by winning the FA Cup, but UEFA's multi-club ownership rules threaten their participation amid a nervous wait for a decision

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9 d. ago ‘A bit like a new era’: Lauren James on England’s Euro 2025 ambitions

Chelsea forward on the way her brothers sharpened her skills and how the country can get behind the Lionesses‘I think it was in me from when I was young,” says Lauren James of the fierce competitive drive that has taken her from playing football with her brothers, Josh and Reece, in a park behind their house in Mortlake, south-west London, to England’s opening match of Euro 2025 against France in Zurich on 5 July. The 23-year-old returns from injury as the most likely catalyst for England’s hopes of remaining European champions because she has the skill and tenacity to be one of the tournament’s standout players.“It helped playing with my brothers all the time,” James says as she reflects on a footballing journey when her prodigious talent has blossomed with Chelsea and England while being tested by insidious abuse and racism. We need two interviews to get a little closer to the tangled heart of her story, but her natural reticence and reluctance to open up deserves respect. Co...

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1 week ago Trump ‘flying into big success’ at Nato summit, claims Rutte who praises his ‘decisive action’ in Iran – Europe live

US president shares screenshot of congratulatory text message from Nato chief as he travels to summit in The HagueAnalysis: Summit set to be triumphant for Trump but deflating for UkraineWhittaker also says that he is expecting US president Donald Trump “might deliver some remarks” on his views on the summit, as he stresses that “we need to make sure that everyone’s investing in the common defence of the Alliance.”“I don’t want to sort of steal what he might say, nor do I claim to be able to read his mind and know what he’s going to say. But I think he has demonstrated through, again, decisive action leading to peace.”“And again, that’s good for Europe, because there’s been a lot of irregular flows of migrants through Europe, from the Middle East because of the instability. And so hopefully, with Syria now appearing to be stable, with Iran, maybe in check a little more than they had been, I think we could really see a generational moment here where the Middle East is more stable tha...

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1 week ago Unthinkable Russia should outproduce us, Nato’s Rutte says, as summit waits for arrival of Trump – Europe live

Nato secretary general urges alliance to push for military investment before arrival of US president this eveningAnalysis: Summit set to be triumphant for Trump but deflating for UkraineWhittaker also says that he is expecting US president Donald Trump “might deliver some remarks” on his views on the summit, as he stresses that “we need to make sure that everyone’s investing in the common defence of the Alliance.”“I don’t want to sort of steal what he might say, nor do I claim to be able to read his mind and know what he’s going to say. But I think he has demonstrated through, again, decisive action leading to peace.”“And again, that’s good for Europe, because there’s been a lot of irregular flows of migrants through Europe, from the Middle East because of the instability. And so hopefully, with Syria now appearing to be stable, with Iran, maybe in check a little more than they had been, I think we could really see a generational moment here where the Middle East is more stable than...

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1 week ago ‘US is here to stay’, says Trump’s Nato representative, at ‘most consequential moment in alliance’s history’ – Europe live

US permanent representative to Nato says country ‘not going anywhere’ before Donald Trump visit to summitAnalysis: Summit set to be triumphant for Trump but deflating for UkraineWhittaker also says that he is expecting US president Donald Trump “might deliver some remarks” on his views on the summit, as he stresses that “we need to make sure that everyone’s investing in the common defence of the Alliance.”“I don’t want to sort of steal what he might say, nor do I claim to be able to read his mind and know what he’s going to say. But I think he has demonstrated through, again, decisive action leading to peace.”“And again, that’s good for Europe, because there’s been a lot of irregular flows of migrants through Europe, from the Middle East because of the instability. And so hopefully, with Syria now appearing to be stable, with Iran, maybe in check a little more than they had been, I think we could really see a generational moment here where the Middle East is more stable than it has ...

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1 week ago John Textor issues parting dig as he explains decision to sell Crystal Palace stake

A conflict of interest saw Palace’s European hopes hanging by a thread

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1 week ago Woody Johnson signs £190m deal to buy John Textor’s shares in Crystal Palace

Premier League likely to ratify sale within four weeksMove expected to clear way for Palace to play in EuropeWoody Johnson has agreed a deal to buy John Textor’s stake in Crystal Palace, with a sale to the New York Jets owner likely to be ratified by the Premier League within four weeks.In a move that could be a major boost to Palace’s hopes of playing in next season’s Europa League, it is understood that Johnson’s offer of £190m for Textor’s 44.9% stake was signed on Sunday evening in the United States. The 78-year-old, who has owned the Jets since 2000 and missed out on buying Chelsea in 2022 after making a $2bn offer, mustpass the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test before he can complete the purchase. But it is understood that with Palace under pressure from Uefa to comply with its regulations on multi club ownership, the league is expected to act swiftly to aid their cause. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Daniel Brocklebank's blunt admission as he reflects on ITV Coronation Street exit

EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Brocklebank has opened up about his upcoming exit from Coronation Street after 11 years, as well as hinting at 'cloak and dagger' ITV soap crossover with Emmerdale

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