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The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
When is the Women's Euro 2025 final? Kick-off time and TV channel
England will get their shot at back-to-back European titles after clawing their way to the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland. Sarina Wiegman 's side produced another miraculous comeback in their last four clash against Italy, with Michelle Agyemang's 96th-minute equaliser saving the Lionesses on the brink of elimination. Chloe Kelly then tucked home her penalty rebound in the dying stages of extra time to book England's place in the final, where they will hope to emulate their Wembley heroics of Euro 2022. Kelly was the hero then, too, scoring the extra time winner in a 2-1 triumph over Germany. They'll find out their opponents on Wednesday evening when world champions Spain take on eight-time European champions Germany in the second semi-final in Switzerland. Spain are looking to follow their World Cup triumph two years ago by winning the Euros for the first time, having yet to even reach a final, while Germany are looking to add a record-extending ninth title, but first in 13 years, after defeat to the Lionesses three years ago. Here's everything you need to know about the Euro 2025 final. When is the Euro 2025 final? The Euro 2025 final will take place on Sunday 27 July in at St Jakob Park, Basel. While kick-off times for the quarter-finals and semi-finals were 8pm, the final will start at 5pm BST (UK time). What TV channel is it on? Viewers will have a choice between BBC One and ITV 1, with both channels providing live coverage of the final. List of previous Euros winners 2022 - England (2-1 a.e.t vs Germany) 2017 - Netherlands (4-2 vs Denmark) 2013 - Germany (1-0 vs Norway) 2009 - Germany (6-2 vs England) 2005 - Germany (3-1 vs Norway) 2001 - Germany (1-0 g.g. vs Sweden) 1997 - Germany (2-0 vs Italy) 1995 - Germany (3-2 vs Sweden) 1993 - Norway (1-0 vs Italy) 1991 - Germany (3-1 a.e.t. vs Norway) 1989 - West Germany (4-1 vs Norway) 1987 - Norway (2-1 vs Sweden) 1984 - Sweden (1-1 vs England, 4-3 on penalties) Euro 2025 route to final
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
'Is this a movie?' - England overcome odds to reach final
There is a saying that "cats have nine lives" - but the Lionesses seem to have an infinite number at Euro were written off following a poor opening-game defeat by France, they stepped up in a must-win match against the Netherlands, came from 2-0 down in their quarter-final victory over Sweden and made it through a penalty shootout where they had four spot-kicks then, seemingly down and out with seconds left in their semi-final with Italy, they turned things around to seal a 2-1 win in extra time to book their place in a third straight major was chaotic, everything was dramatic and everything was, typically, late."We're going to make a movie some day! Well, this is a movie, my goodness, it's unbelievable," manager Sarina Wiegman told BBC Radio 5 Live. Retirements and withdrawals overshadow build-up England's resilience and their ability to overcome adversity have been recurring themes on their route to the Euro 2025 before arriving in Switzerland they had to deal with all the talk should have been about the Lionesses' defence of their European title and how they would get out of a difficult group, it was distractions off the pitch that dominated Wiegman's squad announcement on 5 June, she had two senior international retirements and the withdrawal of her World Cup captain to contend Mary Earps announced her shock retirement on 27 May, midfielder Fran Kirby followed suit a week later, and on the eve of Wiegman's squad announcement, Millie Bright made herself unavailable for selection for the Euros, saying she is unable to "give 100% mentally or physically".There was a combined 217 caps between the three and Wiegman had to insist there was "no crisis" heading into the tournament despite the unsettling there was enough experience was questioned - Hannah Hampton was the only capped goalkeeper in the squad, while two senior leaders in Earps and Bright were not travelling to Switzerland."It's a challenging period for the group," England record goalscorer Ellen White told BBC Radio 5 Live before the tournament. A rollercoaster group campaign Getting out of the group stage was always going to be easier said than heavyweights France and 2017 winners the Netherlands among England's opponents, optimism was would need to get off to a strong start against France - but it did not go to plan.A 2-1 defeat at Stadion Letzigrund followed as England's leaky defence was exposed in brutal were outpaced and outplayed as the Lionesses became the first reigning champions to lose their first game at the following tournament of a women's the game, Wiegman said her side were "bullied all over the pitch" and "looked like we've never played together". But when the pressure was on, England they lost to the Netherlands, their tournament would have been over, but instead they kept their Euro 2025 hopes alive with an impressive 4-0 win over the James starred and scored twice, with Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone also on the scoresheet as Wiegman's tactical tweaks paid days later, England got the confidence-booster they needed and secured their quarter-final spot with an emphatic 6-1 victory win over Wales."There have been many days this tournament where we could have been going home," Georgia Stanway said after the match. "To be staying a few more days is something we can be proud of." Comeback queens against the Swedes Finishing second in Group D meant England faced Sweden in the quarter-finals, avoiding old rivals Germany and going into the opposite side of the draw to 2023 World Cup winners that was a good thing?But Sweden were the in-form team, winning all three of their group games and conceding only once along the way - less than any other 25 minutes, England were 2-0 down and on the ropes. Experienced defender Lucy Bronze and 19-year-old forward Michelle Agyemang both scored in the final 11 minutes to force extra time in Zurich.A breathtaking penalty shootout followed - with Sweden twice failing to convert when it would have sealed victory for them - and England limped over the line to complete the comeback."At least three times I thought we were out," Wiegman said after the game."I don't know why, but this team is just incredible. They stick together. They do whatever is necessary to turn around a result like we did. "It is so impressive and I'm just really proud to be a part of this team." Squad rallies after racial abuse Two days before England's Euro 2025 semi-final, defender Jess Carter revealed she had been the target of racist abuse during the tournament, overshadowing the build-up to the Lionesses released a joint statement and said they would stop the anti-racism gesture of taking a knee before matches "to find another way to tackle racism".The head of football's international anti-discrimination body, Fare, questioned England's decision to stop performing what it considers a "powerful anti-racist act", but Wiegman backed her players' choice, saying the "impact was not good enough".Wiegman left Carter out of the starting XI - her first change in four matches - with Esme Morgan slotting was named as a substitute and sections of the crowd at Stade de Geneve sang her name and applauded in the 16th minute in support. A fantasy movie - the Italian job But England's biggest scare came in Tuesday's semi-final win over opponents were the underdogs - sitting eight places below England in the world rankings, and competing in their first semi-final since were seeking a third straight final and Wiegman was hoping to reach a fifth successive major final as manager. However, Italy did not read the script as they took a shock lead in Geneva through Barbara Bonansea in the first half. England looked out of ideas and only Hampton's double save prevented it from becoming 2-0 late on. And then Wiegman's substitutes worked their magic yet again - Agyemang scoring a stoppage-time equaliser, before Kelly hit the winner in described it as a movie and, if this was one, Kelly said it would be a fantasy - something you could not make up and something that was was one of the coolest heads in Stade de Geneve even after she sliced a corner straight into the side-netting deep in stoppage time and then saw her penalty she reacted quicker than anyone else, sprinting to poke the rebound over the line, beating team-mate Ella Toone to the ball, before gesturing to the crowd to "chill out" with her had it covered all matchwinner in the 119th minute was the latest goal scored at a women's Agyemang's equaliser at 95:01 minutes, was England's latest goal on record in normal time of a Euros."I thought in the 88th minute 'we do have to score now otherwise we'll have a problem and we'll have to fly home tomorrow'," said Wiegman."Then I saw we had seven minutes [of stoppage time] and we had time to create another chance. The clock kept ticking and we had to keep going. The team never gives up."Having made it this far, England believe they can jump the final will be world champions Spain or Euro 2022 runners-up Germany up next - but this is England."Getting to three major finals in a row and getting to the Euros final again shows what this team is made of. We fight to the end," said defender Bronze."It probably wasn't our best performance again but it just shows the fight that we have and the talent that we have got. It was a rollercoaster of emotions."
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Kristie Mewis drops big news about her wedding to Sam Kerr - and it proves the event is closer than you think
Sam Kerr 's fiancee Kristie Mewis has sent fans into a frenzy with a hint that her walk down the aisle with the Matildas skipper is not far away. The happy couple, who got engaged in 2023, have so far kept details of their wedding plans behind closed doors. However, the American footballer, took to social media on Tuesday to reveal that she is currently shopping for a wedding dress, suggesting the big day might be closer than anticipated. Mewis posted an Instagram clip of herself travelling in a car with the caption: 'Wedding dress shopping OMG help'. The sporting couple, who welcomed their son Jagger Mewis-Kerr in May, have been open about their relationship, with the goal-scoring machine previously declaring 'they are not private people'. 'I like sharing my story. I like sharing who I am outside of football,' Kerr said. The athletes began their relationship during the 2020 Covid lockdown and officially announced it on Instagram in 2021. But speculation began to swirl about their relationship started during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, when Team USA faced Australia in the bronze medal match. After the US secured the bronze, Mewis comforted Kerr on the field with an emotional hug, sparking widespread dating rumours. In a January 2023 interview, the couple confirmed they had been together since 2020. 'We were forced to talk,' Mewis said of their early relationship, which began during lockdown. Kerr added, 'It was about three or four months until we could hang out in person. The first time we ever met there was quarantine, so we had to spend two weeks together. I was thinking if I don't like her, this is going to be awkward.' The couple were also involved in a love triangle situation at the FIFA Women's World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand, with Mewis' ex-partner Rachel Daly lining up for England. Daly and Mewis dated from 2017 to 2019 before going their separate ways, however Daly showed at the World Cup she had a long memory when it came to their split. Kerr and Daly colllided in the World Cup semi-final when England beat Australia 3-1 - and the English star let Mewis' new flame know all about it. The couple were recently photographed inspecting the work that's being done on what looks to be their forever home in Perth in a Daily Mail Australia exclusive. Kerr and Mewis bought a beachfront block of land in the upmarket North Coogee area for $940,000 in August 2023 and are building a three-storey mansion just a short drive from the suburb where the Matildas striker grew up. Their relationship has drawn attention not only for their high-profile soccer careers but also for their openness. Mewis has expressed hope that their love story can inspire others. 'I think just being out and being two girls in love, if we can change one or two people's lives and how comfortable they feel, that means a lot to me,' she shared in her interview with Gaffer.
