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Daily Mirror
20 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Euro 2025 Final TV viewing figures as clear winner emerges in BBC vs ITV battle
The European Champioship final between England and Spain was broadcast by both the BBC and ITV on Sunday and there was a clear winner in terms of the viewing figures The BBC were celebrating alongside the Lionesses on Sunday as they won the viewing figures battle with ITV. A peak live audience of 12.2 million watched England make history in the Euro 2025 Final, beating Spain on penalties to secure back-to-back European Championship titles. At peak viewership, the final was the most watched television moment of 2025 across all TV channels. The BBC say that their broadcast peaked at 11.6 million on BBC One - 59 per cent of all TV audiences - with a further 4.2 million streams of the match on iPlayer, their website and app. The number dwarfs that of ITV, who brought in a peak of just 4 million viewers, according to Broadcast Sport. Mirror Football have contacted ITV's press office for further details. During last year's men's European Championship final, also between England and Spain, the Beeb also came out on top. This time around, the result on the pitch was different but it was still the BBC's day. Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, commented: "This final was a landmark moment in sporting history. The kind of moment people will remember exactly where they were when they watched it. "The incredible Lionesses took us on an emotional rollercoaster, and millions were hooked on BBC coverage from start to finish - from live streaming post-match analysis to millions following our live page and younger audiences in huge numbers on social media." Which channel did you watch the final on? Let us know in the comments section. Both the BBC and ITV have already secured the rights to broadcast the Women's World Cup in 2027 which will be hosted by Brazil. England were narrowly beaten by Spain in the 2023 World Cup final, the only final which they've lost under Sarina Wiegman. The Lionesses boss hopes that this summer's tournament will have a lasting impact after record TV audiences and attendances in Switzerland. "How I have experienced this tournament is that the level went up again, the intensity of the games went through the roof," Wiegman said after the final. "I hope it will boost the women's game even more, not only in England but beyond." The Dutch coach added: "The staff put so much effort in. They want to support the team, they prepare everything and the players are just lovely to work with. I'm sure tears could come later on. It will sink in, 'What is happening here?!' We just try to win every game and it's really nice when it works." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Lionesses Bring It Home Again - Souvenir Edition
Metro
22 minutes ago
- Metro
William Saliba warns Premier League rivals over 'scary' Arsenal signing
Arsenal star William Saliba says Premier League defenders are in for a 'scary' ride next season following Viktor Gyokeres' arrival from Sporting. The Gunners officially announced that they had won the race for Gyokeres at the weekend, with the club agreeing a deal worth €63.5million (£54.8m) – plus €10m (£8.6m) in add-ons – with Portuguese champions Sporting. The prolific Swede became Arsenal's sixth signing of the window, following Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi and Cristhian Mosquera through the doors at the Emirates. Manchester United had also been pursuing an agreement for Gyokeres across the summer, but the 27-year-old attacker was intent on playing Champions League football next term – and made it clear he favoured a switch to north London. Gyokeres joined up with his new team-mates in Singapore on Sunday and was formally introduced to the crowd before Arsenal's pre-season victory over Newcastle. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. While there is a chance Gyokeres could make his debut in Arsenal's upcoming friendly with arch-rivals Tottenham on Thursday, Mikel Arteta has hinted fans may have to be a little more patient to see the forward in action for the first time. 'We know how good he is, it's scary to play against him,' Arsenal defender Saliba told Hayters TV when asked about Gyokeres following the side's 3-2 defeat of Newcastle. 'Of course, I'm so happy to have him in my club, and I'm sure that he will help us to win games and win trophies.' Asked what exactly makes Gyokeres a 'scary' prospect for opposition defenders, Saliba replied: 'Because when you face a striker who scores goals, you have to be focused! 'But now he's in our team and he will score for us, so that's good.' Saliba believes Arsenal's hierarchy have signalled their intent with the quality they have brought in during the transfer window. 'Our mindset is to win the Premier League and we will give everything from the first game,' the France centre-back added. 'We have a lot of new players and they will hopefully help us to win this league.' Arsenal's wonderkid Max Dowman stole the show with an magnificent cameo performance off the bench against Newcastle, drawing a foul from Joelinton to win Martin Odegaard's late penalty. Fellow Hale End academy graduate Marli Salmon was also given playing time in Singapore, coming off the bench for Saliba in the 77th minute of the contest. 'They are unbelievable. Of course, they are young, we mustn't put pressure on them, but to play the way they play at 15!' Saliba said of the two 15-year-old talents. 'I remember when I was 15, I was not playing with the first-team. I was with the U17s, so it's good. 'We have to protect them and give them support, but of course, they are really, really good players, and I hope they will help us as soon as possible. Saliba hopes Arsenal continue to build on their 'positive' showings in Asia heading into the new season More Trending 'There are a lot of positive things. We played two games; we won two games,' he said of the wins over AC Milan and Newcastle. 'There are also a lot of things to improve, but of course we have to keep going like that. 'We have three games left before the Premier League, so we have to keep going and keep winning games. 'Pressure is good, that means we are in a good place. If we are not good we don't have pressure. We play football to have pressure.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: 'One of the best clubs' – Man Utd target fuels transfer speculation MORE: Top £48m defender asks to be left out of match after agreeing transfer deal with Chelsea MORE: Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak rejects £96m transfer offer after Liverpool talks
The Independent
22 minutes ago
- The Independent
Rude wash-bag message from boss helped inspire England to Euro glory
England boss Sarina Wiegman delivered a censorable secret message to the newly crowned 2025 European champions in the form of a wash bag, forward Beth Mead has revealed. The Lionesses defended the title they first won three years ago at Wembley with a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over world champions Spain in Basel after extra time ended in a 1-1 draw. It was revenge for their 1-0 loss to the same side in the 2023 World Cup final, but required a campaign of crazy comebacks and must-win victories in every match following their opening loss to France. 'Sarina had a certain little way of motivating us,' said Mead, after the Lionesses became the first English football team to secure a major trophy on foreign soil. 'It was great, it was funny, it was everything. She did it again tonight. 'She had a little toiletry bag that said b****** get s*** done, and b****** got s*** done today. That is it, drop the mic.' Mead's Arsenal team-mate Mariona Caldentey opened the scoring for Spain in the 25th minute, ensuring England would require a third consecutive comeback to make it back-to-back European titles and seal a third straight for Wiegman, who lifted the same trophy with the Netherlands in 2017. Alessia Russo nodded home Chloe Kelly's cross after the break to ultimately force a shootout, then sealed by substitute Kelly's emphatic top-corner spot kick. Kelly's winner was the best birthday present imaginable for major tournament debutant Aggie Beever-Jones, who turned 22 on Sunday and was serenaded by supporters who sang 'Happy Birthday' during the final. 'It's such an incredible tournament, back-to-back champions,' she said. 'The girls have done a brilliant job. I couldn't have had a better birthday than this. What a present! This will be the best day of my life. I can't quite believe it.'
