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‘Recognition is coming' for Lionesses after Euros victory, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that England's Lionesses will receive honours following their Euro 2025 victory, saying: "Recognition is coming." The Lionesses secured their second consecutive European title by defeating Spain in a penalty shoot-out in Basel. The prime minister commended the team for inspiring a generation and embodying "decency, fairness and respect". Players like Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton, along with head coach Sarina Wiegman, are among those expected to be recognised with accolades such as being made an honorary dame. Sir Keir said that the Lionesses' success extends beyond football, highlighting their resilience and their advocacy for equal access to sport for all children.
BBC News
7 minutes ago
- BBC News
Marta scores stunner as Brazil retain Copa America
Marta scored two late goals as Brazil defended their Copa America Femenina title with a penalty shootout victory over Colombia.A pulsating final in Quito, Ecuador, saw Colombia take the lead three times only for Brazil to peg them back on each Madrid forward Linda Caicedo gave Colombia a first-half lead with a low, close-range finish, before Angelina equalised from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage defender Tarciane scored a bizarre own goal when her attempted back pass went straight past goalkeeper Lorena, before Amanda Gutierres controlled a cross with her chest and volleyed into the bottom corner to level the score once Mayra Ramirez thought she had scored a late winner for Colombia, but late substitute Marta rifled in a superb equaliser from long range in the sixth minute of injury 39-year-old retired from international football after Brazil won silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but manager Arthur Elias recalled her to his squad for pre-tournament friendlies in Fifa Player of the Year Marta gave Brazil their first lead of the day midway through extra time when she connected with a teasing cross, only for Colombia midfielder Leicy Santos to curl a free-kick into the top corner and force sides scored four of their opening six penalties - Marta had the chance to win it but saw her effort saved by Katherine shootout went to sudden death with Brazil goalkeeper Lorena saving from Jorelyn Carabali to secure victory."I think women's soccer has been growing a lot. I think the trend is for it to be more competitive. Everyone here deserved a match like this. Congratulations to Colombia too," Brazil's Amanda Gutierres said."This means a lot. I think it's Brazil's job - it's that mentality of never giving up. That's a source of pride for Brazil. I think it means a lot to Brazilians."
BBC News
7 minutes ago
- BBC News
Rangers closing in on £3m Antman deal
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