8 h. ago A moment to sense the sheer scale of progress: Euro 2025 set for kick

The narrative arc of women’s football in Switzerland is a familiar one: from apathy to hostility to mockery to inertia to change. Now the country will host one of the biggest events in the sporting calendarIn 1957 the Swiss newspaper Sport published a short editorial under the headline “Women’s Football?” Furious that a women’s friendly between Germany and the Netherlands was being hosted in Basel, the writer mocked: “This event is not about football, but rather should be classified as an exhibition or circus performance.”On Wednesday evening, in front of a sell-out crowd, Switzerland will play their opening game of a home European Championship that will be one of the biggest sporting events held in the country. Sport newspaper, sadly, will be unable to chronicle the event, having folded in 1999. Life moves on you pretty fast. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Why chaotic Norway and hosts Switzerland will set the tone for Euro 2025

The level of European teams has increased ahead of Euro 2025, but will either Norway or Switzerland emerge from their packs to make it a tournament of shocks?

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11 h. ago Ella Toone's gift from pals that means she can 'hug' late dad at Women's Euros

The pillow with her late dad's face on is among several sentimental items that Ella said she would take to Switzerland to make her hotel room at the Women's Euros feel like home

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12 h. ago Women's Euro 2025: Fixtures, results, latest table standings and how to watch

Lionesses looking to defend their crown but Spain are favourites to rule supreme

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14 h. ago Euro 2025 latest: England prepare for scorching heat as decision made on opening game

The action gets underway tomorrow as Iceland and Finland play the curtain-raiser before hosts Switzerland face Norway

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15 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

Spain are expected to win the tournament for the first time but England have a Golden Boot contender in Alessia RussoIt feels as if Spain and a revitalised Germany have the wind in their sails to meet in Basel, even if Aitana Bonmatí’s illness is a real worry for the world champions. Spain will win out on the night. England know the ropes and cannot be ruled out but their path to glory looks complicated. Nick Ames Continue reading...

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20 h. ago The two sides of Sarina Wiegman’s approach driving the ‘noise’ around England

While many England players are still in awe of the two-time Euros-winning coach, an unusually tumultuous build-up to Euro 2025 has led others wondering if Wiegman’s abrupt style is having the same effect, writes Miguel Delaney

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33 h. ago Prince William wishes Lionesses Euros luck and reveals what men could learn from them

Prince William visited St George's Park to wish England's Lionesses good luck ahead of the Women's Euros in Switzerland next week - and tried his hand at printing the players names and numbers on their team shirts

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39 h. ago Pubs reveal how many extra pints they expect to pull during Euro 2025

Beer sales are expected to surge as the tournament kicks off

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43 h. ago Denmark’s army extends compulsory enlistment to women for the first time

‘In the situation the world is in now, it’s needed. I think it’s only fair and right that women participate equally with men’

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43 h. ago Lauren James returns to set up biggest question of England’s Euro 2025 opener

After a timely and eye-catching appearance off the bench in her first minutes in three months, just what part will James play in England’s opener against France on Saturday?

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43 h. ago How Euro 2025 could show a distinctive power shift in women’s football

After years of American dominance within the sport, the balance of power has shifted to Europe with world champions Spain leading the way

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44 h. ago Reese Witherspoon’s hit book club for romcom lovers: best podcasts of the week

Fans of bestselling novelist Emily Henry will devour the juicy first episode. Plus, Women’s Euros 2025 and Christine McGuinness delves into dating!If you too have raced through Emily Henry’s moreish romcom novels, you’ll want to tune in to this new podcast from Reese Witherspoon’s book club. Henry is the first guest, along with director Yulin Kuang, who is bringing her stories to the big screen. They’re talking all things romance with host Danielle Robay, who will continue to meet authors in a series made for listening to in a sunny park. Hollie Richardson Widely available, episodes weekly Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Emma Hayes: ‘As for managing England one day, I’ll never say never’

Former Chelsea manager on adjusting to life and work in the US, what she’s looking forward to in this summer’s Euros and pining for roast chickenHi Emma, you seem like you’ve taken to the US like a duck to water. But what food or drink from back home are you missing? Antony, Staffordshire I always miss a roast dinner, roast chicken. And the milk. The milk is different over there so when you have a cup of tea, it’s just not the same because the milk is not the same. It alters the quality of the tea so, listen, that’s tough for me.How’s life in America been treating you? Is the infrastructure for women’s football noticeably more developed there? And the million-dollar question: what happens when your new team face England in the World Cup final in 2027? Tom Stubbs, BrusselsFirst of all, I love being there. The cultural approach to the girls’ and women’s game is more ingrained in the US, because they’ve been doing it for longer in terms of providing opportunities. That’s noticeable, an...

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51 h. ago Women’s Euros forecast to boost UK economy with pubs hoping to serve more pints

Pubs will be allowed to stay open later if England or Wales reach the final stages of the tournament.

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54 h. ago Sarina Wiegman delighted with England performance ahead of Euros opener

England had the perfect send-off before they face France in their first game of the European Women’s Championship next Saturday.

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57 h. ago Womens Euro 2025: Fixtures, full TV schedule, England fixtures and full list of BBC pundits

Full details of how to watch this summer’s Women's Euro 2025 tournament.

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57 h. ago Women's Euro 2025 Group D guide: England, Netherlands, France, Wales

Here is your complete lowdown to Group D of the Women’s Euros 2025 – including England, Netherlands, France and Wales.

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58 h. ago When does the Women's Euros begin? Euro 2025 Lionesses fixtures, start date and hosts

Everything you need to know about the Women’s Euro 2025, including start date, fixtures and host

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58 h. ago When does the Women's Euros start? Euro 2025 Lionesses fixtures, dates and hosts

Everything you need to know about the Women’s Euro 2025, including start date, fixtures and host

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