65 h. ago ‘Lousy’ Germany must be roused or France will end their Euros dream

Saturday’s quarter-final is last chance for eight-time champions to meet expectations after Sweden rout“A historically lousy Germany” – Welt. “DFB Women Light Years away from the World Top” – Bild. “One big defeat and many small ones” – Der Spiegel. These were just some of the headlines that emerged in the aftermath of Germany’s bruising 4-1 defeat at the hands of Sweden in their final Group C match.In just a matter of days, the optimism surrounding Germany’s chances has seemingly dissipated. Despite qualifying for the quarter-finals with a game to spare, Christian Wück’s side have looked far from cohesive and defensively frail. They were also exposed by a Sweden attack that understood how to exploit their weaknesses. Carlotta Wamser’s red card was certainly a factor but there are long-standing structural issues that should be a cause for concern with an in-form France to come on Saturday in Basel. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago England 'finishers' roles speak volumes as Lionesses' resilience keeps Euros dream alive

England dug deeper than they have all tournament to force extra-time and penalties against Sweden in Zurich before squeaking into the European Championships semi-finals

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8 d. ago Christian Norgaard snubbed European giant before sealing dream Arsenal transfer

Christian Norgaard completed his £12million (initial £10m plus £2m in add-ons) transfer across London from Brentford to Arsenal this week and the Dane has walked a long-winding pathway to arrive at one of the Premier League's biggest clubs

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1 week ago Lauren James gives Lionesses reason to dream as ‘proper’ England bounce back at Euro 2025

James gives Sarina Wiegman’s side lift-off as stunning victory against the Netherlands puts the rest of Europe on alert

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1 week ago Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremony

Greg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, has been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal

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1 week ago The little girl who grew up determined to play for Wales living out her dream at the Euros

Cymru played in their first-ever major women's tournament against Netherlands on Saturday.

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2 w. ago Switzerland keep Euro 2025 dream alive after Reuteler and Pilgrim knock out Iceland

Iceland will be leaving the party early but, after some initial wobbles, the hosts are still going strong. A quarter-final place beckons for Pia Sundhage’s Switzerland after second-half goals from Géraldine Reuteler and Alayah Pilgrim finally settled a nation’s nerves.Providing Sundhage’s players do not stumble against Finland on Thursday in Geneva they should be on course to finish behind Norway in Group A and on course for a potential last-eight date with Italy or, more probably, Spain. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago France seeking end to years of hurt and internal conflicts at Euro 2025

Squad strife and a lack of team ethic have left a talented nation laden with doubt as they hunt a first major trophy“I want people to stop asking me: ‘Why haven’t France won anything when you’re one of the best teams in the world?’” Marie-Antoinette Katoto, like all her teammates, has only one dream this summer: to win the Euros.To do that, though, they have to come to terms with a history of tournament failures with the most recent one coming at the home Olympics last year, when they were knocked out by Brazil at the quarter-final stage. “We have had opportunities and twice failed to win it at home in France. We have to have the humility to admit that,” admits Sakina Karchaoui, one of the team’s vice-captains, referring also to the 2019 World Cup on home soil, when they lost to the USA in the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Women's Euro 2025: Fixtures, results, latest table standings as Spain make dream start

Group phase is underway and Spain have put a marker down already

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2 w. ago Aitana Bonmatí’s return lifts Spain in pursuit of Euro 2025 dream

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner is back with the squad, giving the favourites added momentum at the ideal timeIf Spain required any form of pick-me-up before a summer that many assume will bathe them in gold, it came in the sight of Aitana Bonmatí appearing at their second training session in Switzerland. She tuned up on an exercise bike during the first part of Tuesday’s warm-up before later working with the ball.If the sighs of relief were audible from Madrid, Barcelona and beyond, the Spanish football federation’s accompanying statement resembled a giant exhalation of its own. “With Aitana back, the entire group is now at their base camp in Lausanne, ready to take on the European dream,” it said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Eurocamp is looking for families to volunteer to test its new pools and waterparks

Outdoor holiday specialist Eurocamp is offering five families the dream job of becoming official ‘Pool Testers,’ a role that requires them to try out its newest pools, waterslides, and aquatic areas this summer

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3 w. ago Sergio Garcia has secret Ryder Cup weapon for team Europe as he eyes dream double

The Spanish star is still fighting to be at Royal Portrush and Bethpage

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3 w. ago Hamza Igamane and World Cup winner come as a transfer pair as Rangers star is dream ticket for two Euro giants

Lille are now interested in Giroud with both them and Marseille chasing both strikers

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3 w. ago Crystal Palace’s European dream takes new twist after Lyon relegated over financial troubles

Lyon stand to be replaced in Ligue 1 by Reims after getting into trouble over financial difficulties

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