7 h. ago Photo highlights from the quarterfinals of the Women's Euro 25 soccer tournament

This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, shows highlights from the quarterfinals of the Women’s Euro 2025 soccer tournament in Switzerland.

Sport

8 h. 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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11 h. 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

Sport

13 h. ago France v Germany live: Rivals meet in Women’s Euro 2025 blockbuster as Spain await in semi

France are looking to break new ground against the eight-time champions Germany

Politics

14 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: countdown to France v Germany; England hopeful over Williamson – live

Match buildup, team news and more from SwitzerlandSchedule | Top scorers | Player guide | Email EmilliaAs always, I want to hear from you today! Be sure to message me with any thoughts on the Euro 2025 quarter-finals so far and predictions for tonight’s match.I think I’ve only just recovered from the drama of Thursday’s clash between Sweden and England. What a match! Here is how England fans reacted to the outcome Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago ‘We’re never beaten’: Esme Morgan talks up England’s mental toughness at Euros

Centre-back came off bench in quarter-final winMorgan says: ‘I always had faith,’ despite Sweden’s leadEsme Morgan says her faith in the Lionesses’ unwavering belief that they would overturn a two-goal deficit in their dramatic last-eight triumph over Sweden was built on the quality of England’s substitutes’ bench.The Lionesses defender, who came on as one of three changes in the 70th minute, insists that at no point did she think the holders would be knocked out of the tournament despite being 2-0 down. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago ‘She’s a freak’: Lucy Bronze inspires England’s mentality before Euro 2025 semi

Bronze’s ‘passion, energy and fight’ has become infectious in the England camp

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20 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: countdown to France v Germany, plus England news – live

Match buildup, team news and more from SwitzerlandSchedule | Top scorers | Player guide | Email EmilliaAs always, I want to hear from you today! Be sure to message me with any thoughts on the Euro 2025 quarter-finals so far and predictions for tonight’s match.I think I’ve only just recovered from the drama of Thursday’s clash between Sweden and England. What a match! Here is how England fans reacted to the outcome Continue reading...

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20 h. ago England ‘very optimistic’ over Leah Williamson injury in Women’s Euro 2025 boost

Williamson in ‘high spirits’ after rolling ankle and set to be available to play Italy on Tuesday

Politics

24 h. ago How to watch France vs Germany for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Euro 2025 today

Classic rivalry is to be reignited in Basel

Politics

32 h. ago What Spain’s celebrations revealed about the Women’s Euro 2025 favourites

Spain 2-0 Switzerland: The world champions celebrated winning their first knockout match at the Women’s Euros and plan to achieve much more

Politics

33 h. ago Spain see off stubborn Swiss to reach semis despite two missed penalties

“Spain is Spain,” Switzerland’s talismanic captain Lia Wälti had warned and in the quarter-final between the host nation and the world champions, she was right. Spain Spained – Athenea del Castillo and Clàudia Pina each struck in a five-minute, second-half spell to crush rumblings of a possible upset.It had been a game of hope, Mariona Caldentey’s missed penalty and Livia Peng’s save from an Alexia Putellas’s spot-kick sandwiching the goals that crushed the resolve of a battling Switzerland. Continue reading...

Politics

35 h. ago England cannot afford to ignore their biggest concern at Women’s Euro 2025

Sarina Wiegman’s side were lucky to beat Sweden and semi-final opponents Italy have been handed a clear look at how to beat the Lionesses

Politics

36 h. 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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37 h. ago Spain v Switzerland live: Women’s Euro 2025 hosts take on tournament favourites for semi

England will play Italy in the first of the semi-finals with Spain, Switzerland, France and Germany looking to join them

Society

38 h. ago Your Guardian sport weekend: Tour de France, the Open and Women’s Euro 2025

The first Lions Test, a golf major at Royal Portrush, a Euro 2025 quarter-final and heavyweight boxing are just some of our offerings this weekend Continue reading...

Politics

40 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...

Politics

41 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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43 h. 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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44 h. 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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