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The Independent
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- The Independent
France vs England prediction & best bets: Lionesses' opener made for Mead
France vs England Betting Tips England get their Euro 2025 campaign underway on Saturday when they take on France in their group D opener in Zurich. As defending champions, all eyes will be on Sarina Wiegman's side as they face the trickiest of their group games, with France among the favourites to lift the trophy. Betting sites have made England second favourites, behind Spain, in the Euro 2025 winners market, while France are fourth on the list going into this game, behind Germany. There will be no chance to ease into the competition for the Lionesses, but that might suit them as they seek to start as they mean to go on. The battle to finish top of the group will no doubt be between these two sides, although we shouldn't rule out 2017 winners the Netherlands, while group minnows Wales will want to cause a shock. Finishing second might not be the worst idea either, with the group D winners put on a collision course with world champions Spain in the semi-finals. France vs England betting preview: Early test for champions These two faced each other in the qualifiers for this tournament, and we can't read too much into those results as France won the first meeting at St James' Park 2-1 before England travelled to France and won by the same scoreline. France went on to win Group A3, winning four and losing two of their six matches, while England won three, drew two and lost one. Since then, England have won six games, claiming the notable scalps of Spain, Belgium, Portugal and Euros hosts Switzerland in that time. France are one of the in-form teams going into the tournament. They won all six Nations League group games, becoming the first team in history to do so, and were also the first team to qualify for this tournament. The challenge for Laurent Bonadei's side now is to perform on a big stage, given that France has yet to win a major tournament. Most recently, they lost out in the semi-finals of Euro 2022, and the quarter-finals of both the 2023 World Cup and their home Olympics last summer. England are marginal favourites with football betting sites for the win, but it's tough to separate these two and it may pay to sit on the fence with six meetings between the sites have finished all square before. France vs England prediction 1: Draw & BTTS - 18/5 BetVictor France vs England best bets: Mead key for England Beth Mead was a key figure in the Lionesses' Euro 2022 success, registering six goals and four assists in six games as she scooped the Golden Boot, player of the tournament and most assists honours. She has also scored or provided a goal for one of her teammates in three of her last four international games, so odds of 7/5 from Bet365 about her having a hand in another goal seem pretty generous. The Arsenal forward scored 12 goals and had 12 assists in Wiegman's first ten games in charge, and England could go far is she repeats her previous Euros performance. Please gamble responsibly When having a bet, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. Betting can be addictive and it's important to stay in control of your betting. Never treat gambling as a way to make money, never bet more than you can afford and when the fun stops, stop. Gambling sites offer punters tools, like deposit limits, profit and loss trackers and self-exclusion options, to help them stay in control. But if you ever feel like you need help or advice on gambling addiction, don't hesitate to contact one of the charities or organisations below.
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Emma Raducanu v Aryna Sabalenka – Wimbledon live: Briton to face world No 1 plus Kartal v Parry score
It's day five of Wimbledon 2025, and there's another packed schedule ahead with Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz, Cam Norrie and Aryna Sabalenka in action. Raducanu, in fact, takes on Sabalenka in the final match on Centre Court today, as the young Briton and the world No 1 vie for a spot in the fourth round. Before that, on the same court, Alcaraz continues his bid for a third straight title in SW19, facing Jan-Lennard Struff. Elsewhere, Cam Norrie is the last Briton standing in the men's draw, and he'll try to overcome Mattia Bellucci on No 1 Court. That will be after Sonay Kartal goes up against Diane Parry, with Kartal aiming to do the home crowd proud. Naomi Osaka, Taylor Fritz and Madison Keys are among the other big names in action, and all will hope to emulate the likes of Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Barbora Krejcikova – three key players who advanced on Thursday. Djokovic progressed at the expense of Britain's Dan Evans, whose compatriot Jack Draper was the leading prospect for the home crop until he fell to former runner-up Marin Cilic. Aleksandar Vukic on Wimbledon exits to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner After a defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in 2025, Aussie Aleksandar Vukic exited Wimbledon this year to Jannik Sinner and gave his view on the pair: '[They] are definitely at least two levels above everyone else. And it's pretty evident. 'Carlos gives you more free points…you can breathe a little bit. Jannik, it's just suffocating.' Jack Rathborn4 July 2025 09:33 What is the Wimbledon schedule? Friday 4 July – Singles third round; Men's and Women's doubles second round; Mixed Doubles first round Saturday 5 July – Singles third round; Men's and Women's doubles second round; Mixed Doubles first round; Juniors (18 & under) singles first round Sunday 6 July – Singles fourth round; Men's and Women's doubles third round; Mixed Doubles second round; Juniors singles first round Monday 7 July – Singles fourth round; Men's and Women's doubles third round; Mixed Doubles quarter-finals; Girls singles second round; Boys Doubles first round Tuesday 8 July – Singles and doubles quarter-finals; Mixed Doubles semi-finals; Wheelchair Singles first round; Boys singles Second Round; Girls doubles first round Wednesday 9 July – Singles and doubles quarter-finals; Quad wheelchair singles quarter-finals; Wheelchair doubles quarter-finals; Junior singles third round; Junior doubles second round Thursday 10 July – Women's singles semi-finals; Men's doubles semi-finals; Mixed Doubles final; Wheelchair singles quarter-finals; Wheelchair doubles semi-finals; Junior singles and doubles quarter-finals Friday 11 July – Men's singles semi-finals; Women's doubles semi-finals; Men's, Women's and Quad Wheelchair singles semi-finals; Junior singles and doubles semi-finals Saturday 12 July – Women's singles final (4pm); Men's Doubles final (1pm); Women's wheelchair singles final; Men's and Quad wheelchair doubles final; Girls singles and doubles final; Boys doubles final Mike Jones4 July 2025 09:30 How do I enter the 2026 public ballot? Fans keen to grab a ticket for the 2026 Championships can now declare their interest. The tournament is scheduled from 29 June to 12 July. The public ballot usually opens in September. For more info, click here. Mike Jones4 July 2025 09:22 How to buy Wimbledon 2025 tickets Wimbledon continues to be one of the only major sporting events where fans can get tickets on the day of play. The All England Club welcomes more than 40,000 fans per day. With enough dedication, you can brave the queue at Wimbledon Park, near Southfields tube station, which is still a key part of the Wimbledon experience. Fans can queue up - often camping overnight - in order to be at the front of the queue to obtain tickets for either Centre Court or Court 1 for the first 10 days of The Championships. Usually, there are 500 tickets available for Centre Court and 500 available for Court 1. Fans are advised to go to the end of The Queue in Wimbledon Park to obtain a Queue Card. The card will be dated and numbered with your position in The Queue. Fans must retain their Queue Card until the ticket sales structure begins, and are then able to purchase a ticket. The Queue can start the evening before the day's play, with many fans also arriving early in the morning. Ticket sales start at 9.45am in Wimbledon Park, while the grounds open at 10am. Play on outside courts start at 11am, Court 1 at 1pm and Centre at 1:30pm. Mike Jones4 July 2025 09:15 How much do players earn each round at Wimbledon? Men's and women's singles First round - £66,000 Second round - £99,000 Third round - £152,000 Fourth round - £240,000 Quarter-finals - £400,000 Semi-finals - £775,000 Runner-up - £1.52m Winner - £3m Mike Jones4 July 2025 09:07 How much do players earn at Wimbledon? The winners of the singles titles at Wimbledon this year will take home £3m, as the tournament announced a record prize pot for players. Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a third consecutive men's singles crown at SW19, while Czech player Barbora Krejcikova is the defending champion in the women's singles. Both received £2.7m for winning in 2024, but the singles champions in 2025 will receive a £300,000 increase. The total prize pot has increased from £50m to £53.5m, a 7 per cent jump, while first round losers will receive £66,000 – a 10 per cent increase from last year. Mike Jones4 July 2025 09:00 When is Carlos Alcaraz playing? Carlos Alcaraz's next match will take place on Friday 4 July and will be the second match on Centre Court as he takes on Jan-Lennard Struff. With the action on Centre Court getting underway at 1:30pm BST, Alcaraz will be expected to take to the court at approximately 3:30pm. Mike Jones4 July 2025 08:53 When is Emma Raducanu playing? Emma Raducanu's next outing will take place on Friday 4 July and will be the third match on Centre Court as she faces top seed Aryna Sabalenka. With the action on Centre Court beginning at 1:30pm BST, Raducanu can be expected to take to the court at approximately 5pm. Ben Shelton left furious after 'unbelievable' decision to suspend play at Wimbledon due to bad light Ben Shelton and Rinky Hijikata were left furious after play was suspended late on day four at Wimbledon moments before the American was due to serve for the match. The second-round contest was approaching a conclusion, despite both players questioning whether the match should continue into the third set with light quickly fading. The No 10 seed led 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 before the umpire announced on No 2 Court "play is suspended' at 9:29pm BST. Shelton then raced towards the umpire's chair, waving his finger to protest at the decision. Ben Shelton left furious after 'unbelievable' decision to suspend play at Wimbledon The American was due to serve for the match against Rinky Hijikata in the second round at Wimbledon before play was suspended, forcing the pair to return on Friday to conclude the contest Jack Rathborn4 July 2025 08:40 How to watch Wimbledon on TV Wimbledon will be shown live on the BBC in the UK, with full coverage of the tournament available to watch on BBC One, BBC Two and across BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. TNT Sports will air a daily 90-minute highlights show and will also have live coverage of both singles finals. If you're travelling abroad and want to watch Wimbledon, then you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app.
Telegraph
an hour ago
- Telegraph
Estevao Willian is Chelsea's next superstar – and plays against them tonight
The strategy is made possible by the new work permit rules agreed with the Football Association that widen the scope, the GBE – the governing body endorsement – which lays out a detailed formula for qualification updated every year. As well as South America, they have focused on Portugal, France and England as the key teenage recruitment centres. From Sporting Lisbon, they have signed the winger Geovany Quenda, 18, and also midfielder Dario Essugo, 20 – both Portugal junior internationals. Mathis Amougou, 19, a France junior international, came from St Etienne in February, made his first-team debut that month and will go to Strasbourg on loan. The 6ft 7in Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders, 19, signed from Genk last summer, now has a first-team squad number. There are more predominantly English prospects coming into the Cobham academy. The plan is that these signings – all on long-term contracts – will one day provide a steady flow of first-team-ready players, without the need to pay the kind of fees that established 20-somethings can command. As to whether it works, time will tell. Certainly not all will make the grade and so the wheel turns again. Another Brazilian, Angelo Gabriel was sold to Al-Nassr in Saudi last year having never played for Chelsea. Deivid Washington is back at Santos on loan after three first team appearances and is unlikely to make a fourth. Separate to Chelsea, the Strasbourg academy graduate Habib Diarra, a 21-year-old Senegalese midfielder, has been sold to Sunderland for £30 million. Diarra predated BlueCo's Strasbourg acquisition but even so, these are the kind of deals that fund the re-investment. The new Chelsea way is a portfolio of footballer investments. A pool of players that is vast and can be traded relatively easily. Under Roman Abramovich, the club invested significantly in non-British academy talent – then itself a major departure from the norm – but rarely touched the core of first-teamers who prospered under a succession of managers. This feels different. Chelsea are also defined by what they do not do: they do not sign established stars in their mid to late 20s. That is reflected in their more senior acquisitions: Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and also Jamie Gittens – likely to be announced post Club World Cup. Estevao will be considered a similar signing in terms of first-team status, if not experience. The club are playing down expectations in his first season but of course, were he to be an immediate success that would do the perception of their strategy no harm. Either way, the plan is here to stay.
