Latitude Festival halts set as Lionesses win Euros 2025 in nail-biting penalties
Music fans were happy to press pause at Latitude festival - delaying the start of Elbow's set in order to watch the England team win the Women's European Championship final on Sunday afternoon. Leah Williamson led her team to victory against Spain - to the delight of fans.
Latitude Festival has been thrilling fans since 2006 with music and arts on display for ticketholders. But on Sunday, attention was diverted to big screens specially erected to show the sporting fixtures.
Signage explained where fans could congregate to watch the championship final - where England triumphed over Spain with a 3-1 victory. Tension was high as the game ultimately turned to penalties - with Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton scoring goals for the England team.
Mariona Caldentey had scored the first goal of the match - putting Spain into an early lead but after England equalised, and extra time proved fruitless, it was the tense penalty shoot out that saw the game finally end.
Those at Latitude were glad that bands decided to put down their instruments in order to watch the match. One gushed on X: "Shout out to Latitude Festival delaying the sets to show the football."
Meanwhile, fans were told via signs: "Celebrate the lionesses' big day. Cheer on the lionesses as we screen the game at the comedy arena and on the big screen we've set up between the taphouse and second stage. Please note, capacity will be limited and viewing will be available on a first come, first served basis."
The final of the Euro cup went on for an agonising 120 minutes of play before the final result was reached. Prince William, who is patron of the Football Association, and Princess Charlotte were among those watching at the St. Jakob‑Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, where the final played out.
Young Princess Charlotte, 10, went through a range of emotions as she watched on. The royal was spotted clasping her head during tense moments and cheering at the final results.
Before kick-off, a photo of the Prince and Princess was shared via official royal family social media accounts alongside a simple message reading: "Let's go, Lionesses."
They brought good luck to the team - who charged to victory in the end. Many celebrities took to social media to congratulate Leah Williamson and her team.
Alan Carr and Amanda Holden were among those going wild with celebrations. The duo were seen on Amanda's Instagram Story singing It's Coming Home with drinks in their hands.
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Former England footballer Rio Ferdinand also gushed: "They've done it again.. Back To Back! Massive @Lionesses #WEURO2025"
Lauryn Goodman also took to her Instagram Stories to say: "Congrats @lionesses smashed it," as she added Beyonce's Run the World tune over the top of England's full time post.
And Paddy McGuinness ' upload saw the comic pleading with his lucky cat to come back in for the penalty shootout. He then shared his nerves and delight as he followed the shootout and burst into cheer as Kelly's penalty hit the back of the net. "Go on girls, what a squad," he beamed.
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