5 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: England v Wales, Netherlands v France buildup – as it happened

England, Wales, Netherlands and France prepared for a dramatic Group D conclusion with both quarter-final places up for grabsSwing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride, Swansea have a new, familiar friend.Reaction to that Germany defeat via goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, via Reuters. Germany lost 4-1 to Sweden on Saturday. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago How Sweden turned Germany’s biggest strength against them in the wildest 30 minutes of Euro 2025

Sweden 4-1 Germany: A chaotic opening spell gave England plenty to think about if they play either of these teams in the quarter-finals

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25 h. ago Sweden make Germany pay for Carlotta Wamser’s handball to win Euro 2025 group

It was a fixture that had promised a show and it delivered. Sweden embarrassed Germany after Carlotta Wamser’s bizarre handball save reduced Christian Wück’s side to 10 players and handed them a two-goal deficit that would grow to three.Jule Brand had put Germany ahead early on before Stina Blackstenius levelled and the teenage full-back Smilla Holmberg gave Sweden the lead. Then came Wamser’s incomprehensible save with her hands to deny Fridolina Rolfo, who converted the resulting spot-kick before Lina Hurtig delivered Sweden’s fourth late on. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Sweden make Germany pay for Carlotta Wamser’s handball to top Group C

It was a fixture that had promised a show and it delivered. Sweden embarrassed Germany after Carlotta Wamser’s bizarre handball save reduced Christian Wück’s side to 10 players and handed them a two-goal deficit that would grow to three.Jule Brand had put Germany ahead early on before Stina Blackstenius levelled and the teenage full-back Smilla Holmberg gave Sweden the lead. Then came Wamser’s incomprehensible save with her hands to deny Fridolina Rolfö, who converted the resulting spot-kick before Lina Hurtig scored Sweden’s fourth late on. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: England fully fit to face Wales as eyes turn to Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail TomDare mention Alessia Russo was a good pick for player of the match after her three assists against the Netherlands, without an afterword on Lauren James also being superb or highlighting the performances of Jess Carter or Hannah Hampton or any of the others in an all-around strong showing, and you will be accused of being influenced by PRusso.The not-so-witty merging of PR and the player’s name has become an insult online, used to denigrate anyone who suggests that Russo may be quite a good player. Your opinion cannot possibly be right; it’s Russo’s good PR team that has led you to believe that she is good. You have been influenced, you are a sheep, you have been blinded by the shiny Adidas adverts and the magazine cover shoots. Open your eyes, they scream into the online abyss, Russo is an average player, someone else was better, anyone else was better.Suzanne Wrack has written about how th...

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36 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Italy v Spain reaction, English eyes on Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail EmilliaEngland have a fully-fit squad of 23 players training here in Zurich under blue skies, in another pre-match boost for the defending champions. The expectation seems to be that Sarina Wiegman will be very likely to name an unchanged starting XI, barring any unwanted twists today. The mood appears relatively relaxed, business-like and confident.“It’s exactly where I want to be. I feel comfortable enough to push for my place as well as getting pushed every day to become a better person and player. So I’m really, really enjoying it. Hopefully we can make our mark and keep going.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Women's Euro 2025: Fixtures, results, latest table standings as Sweden and Germany qualify for quarter

Group phase is underway and four teams have qualified for the knockout phase

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5 d. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Spain lay down marker, Germany v Denmark and Poland v Sweden – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | David Squires’ wallchart | Mail SarahAre England missing Millie Bright at this tournament? (Along with a few others, probably: yes)It’s hard to read much into the group standings with lots of countries still having played just a single game, but Norway and Spain are the only sides who have won two from two. Germany, Sweden, France and the Netherlands can match them, though that Dutch game against England on Wednesday is really tough to call. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Spain lay down marker, Germany v Demark and Poland v Sweden – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | David Squires’ wallchart | Mail DominicSome reading from elsewhere in the football world for you:England forward Michelle Agyemang is eager to carve out her own distinctive identity after bursting onto the scene in spectacular style. Continue reading...

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