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The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Heat wilts players but not fans' spirit at Sweden-Denmark Euros clash
Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2025 - Group C - Denmark v Sweden - Stade de Geneve, Geneva, Switzerland - July 4, 2025 Sweden fans in the stands REUTERS/Annegret Hilse GENEVA, Switzerland (Reuters) -Despite the early evening sun blasting down on the Stade de Geneve on Friday, the enthusiasm of fans did not wilt in the heat during Sweden's 1-0 victory over Denmark in the Women's European Championship. Midfielder Filippa Angeldahl scored for Sweden in a third straight game, securing the win in the opening game of Group C. The so-called "soft-hooligans" of Sweden lived up to their name with emphatic chants throughout the match and even one ABBA-inspired sing-along. "Having the crowd, it means so much, like you could hear them all through the game, like having our backs, pushing us through," Sweden defender Linda Sembrandt told Reuters. Swedish fans brimmed with confidence from the start of the match, putting up a bright yellow display reading: "The gold is coming home". "When you come out on the pitch and see everyone... you can't describe how important that is," said Swedish forward Madelen Janogy. Danish fans tried their best to reply with bellowing drums and "Danmark" chants to fire up their side but the Danish "Roligans" could not quite compete with their Scandinavian rivals who dominated the stadium with their anthems. Temperatures peaked at 30 degrees Celsius, which players said had an impact on their performance. "It was really hot. It's hard to prepare for it, like we have training in it, but it was really hot today. A few people got cramps," Sembrandt said. The game was stopped on a number of occasions for players to refresh with drinks. "It was a lot of stops. We had a cooling break because it's hot, and that's what the referee wanted... That's just something you have to deal with. You sometimes have to be a little more smarter the way you play," Denmark's Janni Thomsen told Reuters. (Reporting by Olivia Le Poidevin; editing by Clare Fallon)
Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Heat wilts players but not fans' spirit at Sweden-Denmark Euros clash
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox GENEVA, Switzerland - Despite the early evening sun blasting down on the Stade de Geneve on Friday, the enthusiasm of fans did not wilt in the heat during Sweden's 1-0 victory over Denmark in the Women's European Championship. Midfielder Filippa Angeldahl scored for Sweden in a third straight game, securing the win in the opening game of Group C. The so-called "soft-hooligans" of Sweden lived up to their name with emphatic chants throughout the match and even one ABBA-inspired sing-along. "Having the crowd, it means so much, like you could hear them all through the game, like having our backs, pushing us through," Sweden defender Linda Sembrandt told Reuters. Swedish fans brimmed with confidence from the start of the match, putting up a bright yellow display reading: "The gold is coming home". "When you come out on the pitch and see everyone... you can't describe how important that is," said Swedish forward Madelen Janogy. Danish fans tried their best to reply with bellowing drums and "Danmark" chants to fire up their side but the Danish "Roligans" could not quite compete with their Scandinavian rivals who dominated the stadium with their anthems. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore PAP has begun search for new candidates; PM Wong hopes to deploy them earlier ahead of next GE Singapore 20 retired MPs spoke up on many issues in Parliament, helped successors prepare for new role: PM Wong Singapore $3b money laundering case: 9 financial institutions handed $27.45m in MAS penalties over breaches Singapore Banks tighten vigilance and processes following $3b money laundering case Asia JB petrol station shooting: Dead man with bullet wounds dumped at hospital Singapore Trilateral work group formed to address allegations of foreigners illegally taking on platform work Singapore Power distribution system in renewal project may be linked to Bukit Panjang LRT disruption: SMRT Singapore Rise in number of scam e-mails claiming to be from Cardinal William Goh: Catholic Church Temperatures peaked at 30 degrees Celsius, which players said had an impact on their performance. "It was really hot. It's hard to prepare for it, like we have training in it, but it was really hot today. A few people got cramps," Sembrandt said. The game was stopped on a number of occasions for players to refresh with drinks. "It was a lot of stops. We had a cooling break because it's hot, and that's what the referee wanted... That's just something you have to deal with. You sometimes have to be a little more smarter the way you play," Denmark's Janni Thomsen told Reuters. REUTERS
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Zoe Ball lands major TV hosting gig just months after emotionally quitting her BBC Radio 2 show
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ZOE Ball's TV return has been confirmed after she emotionally quit her BBC Radio 2 show. Last year the star, 54, hosted ITV's ABBA-inspired talent competition Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Zoe Ball's TV return has been confirmed Credit: BBC 3 The star was left in tears as she hosted her final ever BBC Radio 2 show just months ago Credit: Instagram 3 Zoe will host a special VE Day concert for the BBC next month Credit: Getty The show saw hopefuls compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance at being catapulted onto the West End to take over the lead roles as Sophie and Skye in the musical adaption of the movie. However, The Sun revealed last year it had been axed by ITV bosses after just one series. Mum-of-one Zoe also stepped down from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years at the helm. It's meant the broadcaster - who recently lost her mother Julia to cancer - has kept a low profile in recent months. But now Zoe's TV return has been revealed as she lands a huge gig with the BBC. The broadcaster has announced VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember which will take place at the iconic Horse Guards Parade in London. Zoe will present the live concert on Thursday 8 May from 8pm to 10pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Performing artists include Samantha Barks, Fleur East, John Newman, Victor Ray, Freya Ridings and. Keala Settle. Renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Calum Scott, The Darkness, Toploader, Tom Walker, and the legendary classical singer Sir Willard White will also perform. Zoe Ball sends emotional message to fans and breaks down in tears as she kicks off final ever Radio 2 Breakfast show Strictly's Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Lauren Oakley, and Kai Widdrington will all perform a routine during the concert. Meanwhile, The Sun previously revealed how Zoe Ball had signed up for the new series of Who Do You Think You Are? An insider said: "Zoe comes from a famous family but not much is known beyond that. "She was really excited to get be asked to the do show and is really looking forward to seeing what they find."
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Zoe Ball lands major TV hosting gig just months after emotionally quitting her BBC Radio 2 show
ZOE Ball's TV return has been confirmed after she emotionally quit her BBC Radio 2 show. Last year the star, 54, hosted ITV's ABBA-inspired talent competition Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream. 3 3 The show saw hopefuls compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance at being catapulted onto the West End to take over the lead roles as Sophie and Skye in the musical adaption of the movie. However, The Sun revealed last year it had been axed by ITV bosses after just one series. Mum-of-one Zoe also stepped down from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years at the helm. It's meant the broadcaster - who recently lost her mother Julia to cancer - has kept a low profile in recent months. But now Zoe 's TV return has been revealed as she lands a huge gig with the BBC. The broadcaster has announced VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember which will take place at the iconic Horse Guards Parade in London. Zoe will present the live concert on Thursday 8 May from 8pm to 10pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Performing artists include Samantha Barks, Fleur East, John Newman, Victor Ray, Freya Ridings and. Keala Settle. Renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Calum Scott, The Darkness, Toploader, Tom Walker, and the legendary classical singer Sir Willard White will also perform. Zoe Ball sends emotional message to fans and breaks down in tears as she kicks off final ever Radio 2 Breakfast show Strictly's Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Lauren Oakley, and Kai Widdrington will all perform a routine during the concert. Meanwhile, The Sun previously revealed how Zoe Ball had signed up for the new series of Who Do You Think You Are? An insider said: "Zoe comes from a famous family but not much is known beyond that. "She was really excited to get be asked to the do show and is really looking forward to seeing what they find." Zoe Ball's career so far Zoe was born in Blackpool and is daughter of the children's TV presenter Johnny Ball and his wife Julia. She appeared on television at a young age as part of the studio audience of the Saturday morning children's show, Saturday Superstore when her father was a guest. The star began her career in broadcasting as a presenter on the pre-school programme Playdays. After various behind the scenes roles, she earned a spot as a regular host of Top of the Pops, when she alternated with the likes of Jayne Middlemiss and Jo Whiley. In 1996, she was chosen to front BBC One 's saturday morning show Live & Kicking, which led to stints on The Big Breakfast on Channel 4. But she maintained a huge presence on the radio as she was chosen to be the co-host of BBC Radio 1 Breakfast alongside Kevin Greening in October 1997. Zoe was later appointed the sole host of the show in a groundbreaking move by the corporation as she was the first female DJ to hold the post. The presenter chose to leave the station in March 2000 to start a family, where she was succeeded by Sara Cox. As a mainstream face in TV through the noughties, she hosted a range of huge programmes for ITV, including the Brit Awards in 2002, Extinct in 2006, and both Soapstar Superstar and Grease Is The Word in 2007. In mid-2002, she returned to radio when she joined Xfm (later known as Radio X), when she was the voice of the weekday drivetime show until December 2003. In 2004, she stood in for Ricky Gervais while he filmed the second series of The Office. In October 2005, she appeared as a contestant on the third series of Strictly Come Dancing, where she was partnered with Ian Waite, The star impressed viewers with her footwork and the duo waltzed into third place. In 2011, she returned to the franchise as she took over as the host of the magazine spin-off show, It Takes Two. She also filled in for Claudia Winkleman on the main show in 2014, when The Traitors star took leave after her daughter suffered serious burn injuries. After 10 years fronting the show, Zoe announced she was quitting her role on BBC Two in May 2021. Zoe's journey in BBC Radio 2 started in 2006 when she fronted specialist documentaries. Over the years she sat in for names such as Dermot O'Leary, Ken Bruce and Chris Evans. After several shake-ups, she returned to the station on a permanent basis when she took over Dermot's Saturday afternoon slot between 3pm and 6pm. In October 2018, Chris Evans moved to Virgin Radio and he personally announced that Zoe would take over his popular slot. She started presenting the breakfast show on 14 January 2019.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Zoe Ball lands major TV hosting gig just months after emotionally quitting her BBC Radio 2 show
ZOE Ball's TV return has been confirmed after she emotionally quit her BBC Radio 2 show. Last year the star, 54, hosted ITV's ABBA-inspired talent competition Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream. 3 Zoe Ball's TV return has been confirmed Credit: BBC 3 The star was left in tears as she hosted her final ever BBC Radio 2 show just months ago Credit: Instagram 3 Zoe will host a special VE Day concert for the BBC next month Credit: Getty The show saw hopefuls compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance at being catapulted onto the West End to take over the lead roles as Sophie and Skye in the musical adaption of the movie. However, The Sun revealed last year it Mum-of-one Zoe also stepped down from her It's meant the broadcaster - who recently lost her mother Julia to cancer - has kept a low profile in recent months. more on zoe ball But now The broadcaster has announced VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember which will take place at the iconic Horse Guards Parade in London. Zoe will present the live concert on Thursday 8 May from 8pm to 10pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Performing artists include Samantha Barks, Fleur East, John Newman, Victor Ray, Freya Ridings and. Keala Settle. Most read in News TV Renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Calum Scott, The Darkness, Toploader, Tom Walker, and the legendary classical singer Sir Willard White will also perform. Zoe Ball sends emotional message to fans and breaks down in tears as she kicks off final ever Radio 2 Breakfast show Strictly's Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Lauren Oakley, and Kai Widdrington will all perform a routine during the concert. Meanwhile, The Sun previously revealed how An insider said: "Zoe comes from a famous family but not much is known beyond that. "She was really excited to get be asked to the do show and is really looking forward to seeing what they find." Zoe Ball's career so far Zoe was born in Blackpool and is daughter of the children's TV presenter Johnny Ball and his wife Julia. She appeared on television at a young age as part of the studio audience of the Saturday morning children's show, Saturday Superstore when her father was a guest. The star began her career in broadcasting as a presenter on the pre-school programme Playdays. After various behind the scenes roles, she earned a spot as a regular host of Top of the Pops, when she alternated with the likes of In 1996, she was chosen to front BBC One's saturday morning show Live & Kicking, which led to stints on The Big Breakfast on Channel 4. But she maintained a huge presence on the radio as she was chosen to be the co-host of BBC Radio 1 Breakfast alongside Kevin Greening in October 1997. Zoe was later appointed the sole host of the show in a groundbreaking move by the corporation as she was the first female DJ to hold the post. The presenter chose to leave the station in March 2000 to start a family, where she was succeeded by As a mainstream face in TV through the noughties, she hosted a range of huge programmes for ITV, including the Brit Awards in 2002, Extinct in 2006, and both In mid-2002, she returned to radio when she joined Xfm (later known as In October 2005, she appeared as a contestant on the third series of Strictly Come Dancing, where she was partnered with In 2011, she returned to the franchise as she took over as the host of the magazine spin-off show, She also filled in for Claudia Winkleman on the main show in 2014, when The Traitors star took leave after her daughter suffered serious burn injuries. After 10 years fronting the show, Zoe Zoe's journey in BBC Radio 2 started in 2006 when she fronted specialist documentaries. Over the years she sat in for names such as Dermot O'Leary, After several shake-ups, she returned to the station on a permanent basis when she took over Dermot's Saturday afternoon slot between 3pm and 6pm. In October 2018,
