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Daily Mirror
14 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Chloe Kelly's huge net worth, F-bomb after Prince William moment, plan to quit football
Chloe Kelly has become England's hero once again, helping the Lionesses clinch back-to-back European Championship titles as she scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Spain Chloe Kelly has become England's hero once again with her match-winning strike from 12 yards which secured a second consecutive Euros trophy for the Lionesses. The Arsenal forward stepped up and slotted home England's fifth and final penalty of the shootout against Spain to bring football home. The 24-year-old has recreated history, after her extra-time tap-in at the Euro 2022 final won the Lionesses their first major honour with a 2-1 win over Germany. This time, Spain were the victims and Sarina Wiegman's side were looking to right some wrongs from a 1-0 loss in the 2023 World Cup final. Fellow Gunner Mariona Caldentey struck first for Spain in the 33rd minute, but Alessia Russo – another Arsenal star – stepped up with a bullet header in the second half to draw things level. Anxiety awaited England fans for the next hour as the game went all the way to a penalty shootout. Alex Greenwood and Niamh Charles slotted home, with a retake from Beth Mead and Leah Williamson's strike being saved by Cata Coll. However, England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton stepped up and saved three penalties – including one from Ballon d'Or holder Aitana Bonmati – to give the centre stage to the final Lioness. And who else but one of the clutchest players in England's history, Chloe Kelly? The young forward, with a lift of the leg and a deep breath, smashed home her shot and celebrated with a coolness that could only be described as having the ultimate aura. Kelly will likely spend the next week enjoying her incredible Euros journey, coupled with a move to Arsenal this summer after helping them win the Champions League last season on loan from Manchester City. Here, Mirror Football have rounded up some of her biggest headlines from her unbelievable year in sport, including her message after speaking to Prince William last night, her huge salary and her prior plans to give up football for good. What is Chloe Kelly's salary and net worth? Kelly previously had a reported annual salary of £300,000 at Manchester City back in 2023. However, it is currently unknown how much she is said to be earning with her new deal at Arsenal, after signing a three-year deal with the Gunners following the expiration of her contract at City. Overall, her net worth is at least an estimated £2.3million, according to Cosmopolitan, supplemented by various endorsement deals away from the pitch. A huge £1.5m deal with Land Rover added to her millions, as well as her work as a model with Calvin Klein. F-bomb message after Prince William meeting The 24-year-old was caught getting a little excited by the TV cameras on Sunday night right after she collected her winner's medal from the Prince of Wales. After Prince William, who is the patron of England's Football Association, had a quick heart-to-heart with Kelly as he congratulated the match-winner, she was then seen mouthing what seemed to be "f****** come on" to the TV cameras. This passionate moment led to plenty of reaction on social media, as one viewer said: "Chloe Kelly showing some class spending time chatting to the young girl on stage before turning to the camera and mouthing 'f****** come on…'" During her post-match interview, emotions continued to get the better of the young star as another expletive made its way into her victory speech. Speaking to ITV, Kelly said: "This team is made of magic and steel. When we were down against Sweden and down against Italy, we f****** showed grit and determination and we came back. "You can't write the English off." This further slip of the tongue prompted the interviewer to apologise for the language used – but it's likely that this faux pas was the last thing on Kelly's mind, having just calmly slotted home the winning penalty just moments before. Plans to quit football – 'Confidence comes from within' Despite coming up trumps for England on a number of occasions throughout the Euros this year, there was a time in 2025 where Kelly was ready to give up on her entire career. Speaking after the semi-final against Italy, where she saw her penalty saved in the 119th minute but tapped home the rebound to send England to the final, the striker admitted she had had doubts about her footballing future earlier on in the year. Kelly said: "The moments in January when I felt like giving up football, makes you so grateful for these moments here today. "It makes you enjoy every minute of that. Confidence comes from within but from around you as well. The players I stand side-by-side with on the pitch breed confidence in each other. But I think a lot is self-taught." The Telegraph reported that a breakdown in relationship with ex-City boss Gareth Taylor had contributed to Kelly receiving less and less game time for the club, making just six appearances during the 2024/25 season. This freeze-out was contributing to Kelly's international career as well, as she wasn't initially called up for England's Nations League fixtures with Portugal and Spain in February. However, after a deadline day move to her childhood club Arsenal, the 24-year-old put blood, sweat and tears into getting back into Wiegman's selections for the Lionesses. In May, she won the Champions League with Arsenal by beating Barcelona 1-0 to clinch the trophy – and now, she is a two-time Euros champion with England. Kelly's recent struggles are a beacon of hope to many struggling through difficult moments in their lives – proving that with major lows come extremely big highs, and hard work is the best way to get back to the pinnacle of your career. 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
Daily Mail
14 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Fans heap praise on England heroes Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton for passionately saying they're 'proud to be English' in Euros victory interviews
England's penalty queen Chloe Kelly has won a legion of new fans after she used her victory interviews to repeatedly evangelise about her pride at being English. The 27-year-old declared that the Lionesses' victory over Spain was proof that you should never 'write the English off'. While goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who saved two Spanish penalties, said: 'We've got that grit, that English blood in us. We never say die'. Kelly smashed home the winning penalty as England won back-to-back European titles in Switzerland last night. Moments after winning the title, Chloe was asked about whether she 'could believe' the Lionesses had beaten Spain. Instead of talking about her ice cold penalty, she declared: 'This team shows exactly what it's like to be English. I'm so proud to be English. She went on: 'This team is made of magic and is made of steel. When we were down against Sweden, down against Italy, we f***ing showed grit and determination and we came back. You can't write the English off. '[We are] history makers once again. We have an unbelievable manager behind us and staff. And the fans, who have been incredible the whole tournament. I'm so proud to be English'. She was asked about inspiring young footballers, she added: 'It's a huge. Every girl out there with that dream: you can do it. Keep shooting for the stars'. She added to BBC Sport: 'I am so proud of this team. So grateful to wear this badge. So proud to be English. I hope the whole of England comes out to support us and shows their love to these girls as they deserve it.' Chloe Kelly led the Lionesses as they partied through the night after another extraordinary Euros win in Switzerland. Princess Charlotte 's beaming smile and jubilant celebrations perfectly captured the nation's mood last night as England sealed a dramatic victory over Spain on penalties. The champions are set to be honoured with a Downing Street reception today followed by a victory parade through London tomorrow. But they could be a little worse for wear this morning after a boozy bash that was going strong way beyond 4am. The Lionesses, manager and staff had filed off the coach clutching the trophy and glasses of wine before being were met with roars from their loved-ones, who were waiting to greet them at the team hotel. Sarina Wiegman and her captain Leah Williamson cut a celebratory cake before the dancing began in wild scenes shared on social media. Many of the Lionesses were belting out tunes on a karaoke machine as people bopped on a packed dancefloor. England are European Championship winners again after a penalty shootout win against rivals Spain. The game was 1-1 after 90 minutes and remained tied through 30 minutes of extra time. Another nerve-shredding penalty shootout followed with Chloe Kelly yet again scoring the winning penalty sparking jubilant scene in the stadium in Basel and in millions of homes back in the UK. Sarina Wiegman 's side are victorious once again, cementing their place in footballing history. Earlier in the evening, fans draped in St George's flags watched with bated breath alongside the Prince of Wales and Princess Charlotte in Basel, Switzerland — all seen holding their heads in their hands as Spain took the lead just before half-time. But the Lionesses roared back in the second half, with Arsenal striker Alessia Russo heading home a brilliant equaliser in the 57th minute, sending millions back home into raptures. With the score still tied after extra time, the match went to a penalty shootout — where goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two huge saves before Chloe Kelly, once again, became the hero of the hour, calmly dispatching the decisive spot-kick to seal a 3-1 shootout win. Now, the Football Association has confirmed the victorious squad will celebrate in style with a victory parade on an open-top bus through central London on July 29, culminating at The Mall. It is understood a royal reception with Prince William and King Charles is also being planned to honour the team's incredible achievement. Chloe Kelly was seen on camera shaking Prince William's hand and receiving her medal before turning to the camera and shouting 'f***ing come on! Fans can attend for free and it will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky. Sadly, it is understood Downing Street has no plans for a bank holiday to mark the Lionesses' triumph. The England team celebrated long into the night at an after party in Switzerland, where players joined family and friends to let their hair down. Ella Toone sang karaoke as England manager Sarina Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson cut a celebratory cake together. After the match Prince William and Charlotte penned a personal note to the team, marking the first time the Princess has ever signed off an official message. It said: 'What a game! @lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldn't be prouder of the whole team. Enjoy this moment @England. W & Charlotte.' Fans across the country were pictured standing on tables, waving flags, throwing drinks in the air and excitedly hugged each other as England claimed victory, while the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer watched on from the stands in Basel, Switzerland. Speaking after the match Chloe Kelly gushed that she was 'so proud of this team, so grateful to wear this badge' and 'so proud to be English'. William was spotted in the stands applauding and celebrating with those around him - including his daughter Princess Charlotte. As the presentation ceremony took place, the Prince of Wales was among those to congratulate star striker Michelle Agyemang on being named young player of the tournament. William exchanged words with Agyemang, appearing to say 'well played, fantastic, well done'. Agyemang, 19, who had one England cap before the tournament, scored crucial equalisers in the Lionesses' quarter-final and semi-final comebacks. There was non-stop applause in her home town of South Ockendon as fans saw the Arsenal forward step through a guard of honour to pick up her award. Sir Keir was the first to congratulate England on their win - posting on X: 'Champions! Congratulations Lionesses - what a team. What a game. What drama. 'You dug deep when it mattered most and you've made the nation proud. History makers.' Followed quickly by a message from King Charles to offer the team with his most 'heartfelt congratulations'. It read: 'This brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the EUROS 2025. 'For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant 'football's coming home'. 'As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true. 'For this, you have my whole family's warmest appreciation and admiration. 'More than that, though, you have shown through your example over past weeks that there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms. 'Well done, Lionesses. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!' William and Charlotte were pictured in Switzerland as the royal family led the nation in wishing good luck to England's Lionesses. Shortly before kick-off, an image of the pair was posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales 's X account with the caption 'let's go, Lionesses'. Charlotte has been pictured this afternoon standing close to her father in a sweet blue polka dot dress England fan celebrates winning the penalty shootout England's Alessia Russo (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with Chloe Kelly Sir Keir Starmer is seen in attendance with his wife Victoria Starmer Princess Charlotte of Wales during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (FA), applauded the national anthem as he stood next to Charlotte in the stadium. He was also joined by Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria. In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the royal family's official X account posted: 'Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.' Defender Lucy Bronze shocked fans by revealing she played the entire Women's Euro 2025 tournament with a fractured tibia — an injury she had kept secret until after the final. The 33-year-old was taken off at half-time in extra time during Sunday's final, which ended 1-1 before England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties in Basel. But when asked about the new knee injury she picked up during the game, Bronze casually disclosed that she had already been playing through far worse. 'I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia,' she told BBC Sport. 'And then I have hurt my knee on my other leg. 'That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do. Very painful.' The previously undisclosed injury sparked an outpouring of disbelief and admiration across social media on Sunday night. Joe Bunney uploaded a post to social media today which he captioned 'Big day ahead. Redemption time. Come on girls' in reference to the team's nailbiting loss to Spain in the 2023 World Cup Final. Champions! Congratulations @Lionesses — what a team. What a game. What drama. You dug deep when it mattered most and you've made the nation proud. History makers. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 27, 2025 England fans show the strain at Newcastle's St. James' STACK as they watch the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 England fans react as they watch a live broadcast of the Women's Euro final England fans during a screening of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final match between England and Spain The big screen showing the record overall tournament attendance figure during the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final In a post uploaded to X this morning the Royal Family shared a clip of guardsmen performing the iconic England anthem 'It's coming home' outside Buckingham Palace. The accompanying caption read: 'Let's go girls!! Wishing the very best of luck to the Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.' Downing Street also shared in the football fever as it decked outs its railing with bunting and displayed the flag of St George in its windows. Number 10 said: 'Good luck today, Lionesses. Let's bring it home.'
The Independent
16 minutes ago
- The Independent
Ella Toone's emotional tribute to late father moments after Euro 2025 final win
Ella Toone paid tribute to her late father Nick moments after England won Euro 2025, in what was the midfielder's first trophy since he passed away in September last year. Toone was in tears after England's shootout victory over Spain and looked towards the sky as she was hugged by Alessia Russo, Keira Walsh and Alex Greenwood. Toone later posted on Instagram that there happened to be a spare seat next to her mum during the final, adding: 'If that's not a sign I don't know what is'. The 25-year-old also uploaded a picture with Beth Mead, who lost her mother June to ovarian cancer 18 months ago, saying: 'We did it for our angels in the sky'. Toone and Mead have shared a special bond during the tournament by supporting each other through grief and posed with their Euro 2025 medals. 'My dad, I went up to see my family and my mum she said there was a spare seat next to her,' Toone later said. 'He was there and that was the sign I was looking for today. My family, my dad, everyone who has got me here today, they have been my support network from the very start.' Manchester United midfielder Toone is now a two-time European champion with England after starting the Euro 2025 final against Spain. 'The girls who have won twice, for the ones who've never won it before, I'm so happy for them,' captain Leah Williamson said. 'What an honour to be in this time. 'I believe it but I'm struggling. Everything we say, try and live by, we do, and every single person who shows up every time. We stuck to the game plan. 'So many players that have done so much, they give everything, before we even get to the football bit. 'I feel I should be saying something monumental, but I just don't have the words. I'm so proud, and I feel so lucky. Everyone turned up today, and that's what happens. It's staying home.'
