2 h. ago Hannah Hampton regrets revealing water bottle trick after hate comments on grandfather tribute

England goalkeeper Hampton threw opposite number Cata Coll’s water bottle, containing her cheat sheet of the Lionesses’ penalty preferences, into the crowd during the Euro 2025 final penalty shootout as England emerged triumphant

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3 w. ago Lionesses hero warns of more penalty drama as it's the 'English way of doing things'

England shot-stopper Hannah Hampton says England "like to make it exciting" and "fun" but there may be "no hearts left" after Euro 2025 penalty shoot-out

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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 Germany’s Kathrin Hendrich sent off for pulling French player’s hair

The bizarre incident also resulted in a penalty as France took the lead in the Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final

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3 w. ago ‘Absolute madness’: England fans reflect on Euros comeback win against Sweden

Lionesses overturned deficit to win on penalties in ZurichReigning champions will face Italy for place in finalEngland supporters in Zurich were recovering on Friday from the drama of the Euro 2025 penalty shootout win against Sweden, with one speaking of “absolute madness in the stands” as the team came from two goals down.England’s official allocation of 2,099 tickets at the Stadion Letzigrund was sold out but there were about another 10,000 England fans in the stadium, including Louisa Holden-Morris, from Crewe, who was attending her 13th match at this tournament. She told the Guardian she could scarcely watch the penalties. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Inside England's 'worst best' penalties as Chloe Kelly and Lucy Bronze saved Lionesses

England women's team booked their spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2025 thanks to the 'worst best' penalty shoot-out of all-time against Sweden, as a staggering nine spot kicks were missed

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3 w. ago ‘The nightmare that never ended’: Swedish media on Euro 2025 penalty heartbreak

Pressure put on 18-year-old Smilla Holmberg criticisedEngland squeak through after youngster’s missSwedish media reacted with incredulity and indignation after the country’s women’s team lost the Euro 2025 quarter-final to England on penalties.The Swedes had raced to a 2-0 lead in the first half before the Lionesses responded with two quickfire goals to take the game into extra time. After a goalless 30 minutes Sarina Wiegman’s team, the reigning champions, won a fraught shootout 3-2. Continue reading...

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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 Euro 2025: England route to final after dramatic penalty shootout victory over Sweden

A showdown with Spain is on the cards after Lionesses overcome Sweden in last eight

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3 w. ago Jeff Stelling responds to Joey Barton in Lionesses row after ‘monstrosity’ claim

England beat Sweden to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025 following a late comeback and a farcical penalty shootout in which the Lionesses missed more spot kicks than they scored

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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 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 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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3 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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