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Women's Euro: England crowned European champions
England crowned European champions The Women's Euro delivered its verdict on the evening of Sunday, July 27, 2025. England have been crowned European champions, overcoming Spain in the final. Just like the last Euro final and the World Cup, England (the European champions) and Spain (the world champions) faced off in this blockbuster Women's Euro final—a true clash at the pinnacle of women's football. Spain lived up to their billing by taking the lead in the first half. It was Caldentey who broke the deadlock before the half-hour mark (25', 1-0). In the second half, England found their answer. Russo netted the equalizer (57', 1-1). With the score level at full time, the match headed into extra time. But once again, neither side could find the breakthrough, and it all came down to the nerve-wracking penalty shootout. In this ultimate test, Mead and Williamson missed their spot-kicks for England, while three Spaniards faltered: Caldentey, Bonmati, and Paralluelo.
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4 days ago
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All-Ireland final: Watch build-up to Donegal v Kerry
Update: Date: 15:12 BST Title: Who is the referee? Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Kildare native Brendan Cawley will referee an All-Ireland SFC final for the first time. He also refereed Donegal's Ulster Championship win against Armagh earlier this year. Update: Date: 15:10 BST Title: Team news Content: Kerry v Donegal (15:30 BST) Donegal boss Jim McGuinness has made one late change for Sunday's All-Ireland Football final against Kerry as Caolan McGonagle will come into the side in place of Hugh McFadden. Elsewhere, McGuinness has stuck with the same line-up which started the emphatic semi-final win over Meath a fortnight ago. Ryan McHugh and Michael Murphy, who both started the 2014 final, are named at right wing-back and full-forward respectively. Team captain Patrick McBrearty, who came off the bench in the 2014 final, is named among the substitutes again, having been used a second-half impact player in each of Donegal's past four games. Kerry are unchanged from their semi-final win over Tyrone. Diarmuid O'Connor has been deemed fit enough to be included in the extended squad, having not featured since the quarter-final stage of the competition. Tom O'Sullivan is absent because of injury. Donegal: Shaun Patton; Finnbarr Roarty, Brendan McCole, Peadar Morgan; Ryan McHugh, Eoghan Ban Gallagher, Caolan McColgan; Caolan McGonagle, Michael Langan; Shane O'Donnell, Ciaran Thompson, Ciaran Moore; Conor O'Donnell, Micheal Murphy, Oisin Gallen. Subs: Gavin Mulreany, Stepehn McMenamin, Odhran McFadden-Ferry, Eoin McHugh, Hugh McFadden, Aaron Doherty, Patrick McBrearty, Jamie Brennan, Niall O'Donnell, Daire O Baoill, Jason McGee Kerry team: Shane Ryan; Paul Murphy, Jason Foley, Dylan Casey; Brian O Beaglaoich, Mike Breen, Gavin White, Sean O'Brien, Mark O'Shea; Joe O'Connor, Sean O'Shea , Graham O'Sullivan; David Clifford, Paudie Clifford, Dylan Geaney. Subs: Shane Murphy, Killian Spillane, Evan Looney, Tom Leo O'Sullivan, Tadhg Morley, Paul Geaney, Miceal Burns, Tony Brosnan, Armin Heinrich, Tomas Kennedy, Diarmuid O'Connor. Kerry v Donegal Update: Date: 15:07 BST Title: Donegal 'a well-oiled machine' Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Oisin McConvilleArmagh All-Ireland winner on BBC Sport After a lot of football played this year, I think we have got to the stage where people thought we might end up. Kerry were very impressive against Tyrone and Donegal blew Meath away. The two best teams in the country are in the final, that goes without saying. There is so much to like about both teams and there are so many potential scorers for both teams. There is massive reliance on David Clifford in that Kerry full-forward line. Donegal have scores absolutely everywhere, they are a well-oiled machine, their bench looks really strong and they might just be able to pip this. Update: Date: 15:06 BST Title: McHugh eager to make his own history for Donegal Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Ryan McHugh says emulating his successful family members is not a primary motivation for this weekend's All-Ireland football final against Kerry. McHugh's dad, Martin, and uncle, James, were key figures in Donegal's maiden All-Ireland win in 1992, while older brother Mark played when Sam Maguire returned to the hills in 2012. Ryan joined Mark on the team that reached the 2014 final against Kerry but fell short and, although his older brother has progressed on to coaching, the younger of the Kilcar brothers is still a mainstay in the green and gold. Although he would dearly love to get his own Celtic Cross this weekend, his desire to succeed is fuelled by a motivation to reach the top and banish the memories of the disappointing days since. "I haven't got one yet, but it's nothing I think of," the 31-year-old told BBC Sport NI. "Mark and dad had phenomenal careers for Donegal. Would I love an All-Ireland medal? Of course I would. It's over to me now to do that, but it's not something I think of that I have to get one because they did. "I'm blessed to have been born at a time where Donegal have been in All-Ireland finals. As a supporter in 2012 and with Mark playing, it was unbelievable for the family. "Then in '14 with myself involved, it was massive for the family and for Donegal. It was disappointing in '14, but hopefully we can put that right this time." Ryan McHugh Update: Date: 15:04 BST Title: Superstar Clifford was marked for stardom from young age Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Stardom and the pressure to deliver can make or break a player, but temperament must compliment talent - and David Clifford is lacking in neither area. The 26-year-old - who bids for his second All-Ireland senior title on Sunday when Kerry take on Donegal - was once described as Gaelic football's answer to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Johnny Sexton. Hyperbole or a fitting comparison? As a teenager, Clifford was marked for stardom. His tally of 2-5 helped St Brendan's College to the 2016 Hogan Cup (All-Ireland schools) title and he found the net later that year in the All-Ireland minor final as Kerry beat Galway. However, it was in the following year's minor final when a remarkable haul of 4-4 in victory over Derry made the wider sporting public sit up and take notice. "I was at that game and you were thinking, 'no minor can deliver under that pressure', but he did at 17," Dara O Cinneide, a three-time All-Ireland winner with Kerry, told BBC Sport NI. "The year before when they beat Galway he produced exceptional stuff. Sean Mulkerrin marked him well, but 50 minutes in, he goes on a crazy solo run and puts the ball into the top corner - one of his quieter games that year." Read the full feature here, external David Clifford Update: Date: 15:01 BST Title: Line-up of Duty Content: Kerry v Tyrone (17:00 BST) Keep an eye on our star-studded Line-up of Duty on BBC coverage today... Update: Date: 15:00 BST Title: Recent meetings Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) The encounters between these two sides through the years have always been fiercely contested and tight to call. The most recent meeting came in the Allianz Football League earlier this year, with Donegal claiming their first win on Kerry soil in 37 years. It was a tight game with Donegal triumphing 0-23 to 1-18 at the Fitzgerald Stadium in February. They played out an enthralling 1-20 to 1-20 draw in the old Super 8s format of the All-Irelands in 2019, with the sides level on 14 occasions throughout the game. As aforementioned, these two sides met in the 2014 All-Ireland final, which Kerry narrowly won 2-9 to 0-12. Goals from Paul Geaney and Kieran Donaghy helped Kerry to lead by three in the closing stages, but Donegal were close to forcing a replay as Colm McFadden hit the post in injury-time as the Kingdom held on. Donegal had beaten Kerry at the quarter-final stage on their way to winning the Sam Maguire in 2012. McFadden hit 1-6 as they managed to hold off a late Kerry comeback to win 1-12 to 1-10 in Dublin and eventually go on to claim Sam, beating Mayo in the decider. Kieran Donaghy scores a goal in the 2014 final Update: Date: 14:58 BST Title: O'Connor expects 'ferocious challenge' from Donegal Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Kerry manager Jack O'Connor is expecting "a ferocious challenge" from Donegal in Sunday's All-Ireland football final. O'Connor is bidding to lead The Kingdom to Sam Maguire for a fifth time in his third spell as boss of his native county. On each of the previous four occasions, Kerry have also won the league and yet again, they are bidding for the double having accounted for Mayo in the Division One final in late March. Earlier in that campaign, Kerry fell two a two-point defeat to Donegal in Killarney but it's now when teams are hitting their peak and O'Connor has been impressed with how the Tir Chonaill men have raised the bar throughout the summer. "They seem to be peaking at the right time and have a lot of weapons all over the field," he said. "We're expecting a huge challenge and it will take a massive performance from us to get the job done. "They have a lot of threats, something like 13 different scorers against Meath. We won't be zooming in on any individuals. It's their collective and the fact they can hurt you from so many different areas is their strength." Jack O'Connor Update: Date: 14:54 BST Title: McGuinness not thinking about 2014 loss to Kerry Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Donegal manager Jim McGuinness said the ghosts of 2014 haunted him for a long time but are now at the back of his mind as his team prepare to face Kerry in Sunday's All-Ireland football final. The Kingdom won by three points in the 2014 decider, which proved to be the Glenties man's last game in charge, but 10 years later he returned to the Donegal sideline after moving into soccer with Celtic before spells in China and the United States. However, home is where the heart is and the opportunity to manage Donegal for a second time proved too good to turn down. Making up for that 2014 loss may have been part of the motivation, but now back in the job, it's all about what's ahead, rather than what has been and gone. "Your heart is always in your county so when the opportunity came and the conversations came up about coming back, they take legs in your mind," he told BBC Sport NI. "I'm delighted we had those conversations and got back on the horse, so hopefully we can give it our best shot. "The 2014 final was stuck in my head a long time, probably up until the point I came back in. You're always thinking about that, but as a manager, a coach or a player, the two weeks' [build-up to the final] is not a time for reflection. The time for reflection is when the final whistle goes." Jim McGuinness Update: Date: 14:51 BST Title: What's it like to mark Michael Murphy and David Clifford Content: Kerry v Donegal (15:30 BST) This video can not be played McKaigue on what it's like to mark Michael Murphy / David Clifford Update: Date: 14:49 BST Title: Donegal town awash with colour Content: Ruairi CunninghamBBC Sport NI at Croke Park General view of some of the shops in Donegal town General view of some of the shops in Donegal town Update: Date: 14:46 BST Title: Post Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Will Jim McGuinness and Donegal be in the fast lane to Sam today? Update: Date: 14:45 BST Title: How to follow on the BBC Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) The All-Ireland final will be shown live on BBC Two NI, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Coverage of the match will commence at 15:00 BST, with Sarah Mulkerrins presenting and throw-in set for 15:30. Our stellar panel will feature three-time All-Star Conor McManus, 2002 All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville and Philly McMahon, an eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin. Mark Sidebottom will have Donegal legend Brendan Devenney and Tyrone three-time All-Ireland winner Owen Mulligan for company at pitchside with Thomas Niblock will provide commentary alongside the legendary Mickey Harte, who lifted Sam three times as Tyrone boss. The BBC Sport website will provide live text commentary, in-play clips, a match report, highlights and reaction. Update: Date: 14:44 BST Title: Few changed strips in the stands Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Matt GaultBBC Sport NI at Croke Park The teams are wearing their changed strips, of course, but there's none of that in the stands. Green and gold everywhere you look. The Donegal fans trickling through the turnstiles were hit with an unwanted memory earlier on when they walked into the stadium to see the 2014 final highlights playing on the two big screens. Nobody from Donegal wants to remember that. The two sets of players were out earlier for a stroll across the pitch, which has generated a fair bit of chat in the media area (see the 14:36 entry). It's probably less striking at pitch level, in fairness (we're on level seven). Update: Date: 14:41 BST Title: Kerry's road to the final Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) In the round robin stage, Kerry enjoyed wins against Roscommon and Cork but suffered a shock 11-point loss against Meath. As a result, they had to go through a preliminary quarter-final, but the Kingdom recovered to beat Cavan 3-20 to 1-17 with the imperious David Clifford netting a hat-trick. They then produced a superb second-half display to beat reigning champions Armagh 0-32 to 1-21 in the last eight. Trailing by five at the break, Kerry devoured Armagh's kick-outs and blasted over 14 unanswered points in a devastating 13-minute spell to canter towards the semi-finals. Jack O'Connor's side enjoyed a comfortable 1-20 to 0-17 semi-final win against Tyrone, with David Clifford again delivering a stellar performance. He registered 1-9 as Kerry, as they did against Armagh, dominated the third quarter, hitting nine points without reply to seal a place in the final. Gavin White in action during Kerry's win against Armagh Update: Date: 14:40 BST Title: Kerry's 2000 winners introduced to the crowd Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Out on the pitch at the minute is the Kerry team that won the 2000 All-Ireland title following a replay against Galway. Part of that team was Eamonn Fitzmaurice, manager of Kerry when they beat Donegal in the 2014 final. Update: Date: 14:37 BST Title: How Donegal got here Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Ulster champions Donegal began their campaign with a surprise 2-17 to 0-20 defeat against Tyrone in Ballybofey. The Tir Chonaill men led with eight to play, but Tyrone responded to end Jim McGuinness' perfect record as Donegal manager at MacCumhaill Park. They bounced back to beat Cavan and Mayo to reach the preliminary quarter-finals where they breezed past Louth 2-22 to 0-12 to progress to the quarter-finals. Their resolve was tested in the last eight by fellow Ulster side Monaghan, as they were forced to overturn a seven-point half-time deficit to reach the semi-finals. McGuinness' side, who had looked laboured in the first-half after a six-day turnaround from the Louth win, recovered in the second period to out-scoring Monaghan by 1-15 to 0-5 with a goal from Michael Langan in the 44th minute the major turning point that put the Ulster in control. After a run of nine games in 12 weeks and three games on the spin, Donegal had a much needed two weeks of rest before their last four tie against surprise package Meath. They were ruthless in their 3-26 to 0-15 victory over the Royals, showing a greater clinical edge as Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Moore and Conor O'Donnell scored second-half goals which put the result beyond doubt. Sunday's final will be Donegal's 11th championship game this year, the most any side has played in a single season. Ciaran Moore finds the net in Donegal's semi-final win against Meath Update: Date: 14:36 BST Title: Pitch perfect Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) The grounds staff at Croke Park have had some fun with the pitch markings for today. Update: Date: 14:32 BST Title: Post Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) The atmosphere is building at Croke Park. Update: Date: 14:19 BST Title: Donegal and Kerry do battle for football's biggest prize Content: Donegal v Kerry (15:30 BST) Welcome to the culmination of the inter-county GAA season as it's All-Ireland football final day in Croke Park as Donegal take on Kerry. It's a meeting of the nouveau riche against the old masters as after provincial championships, a group phase and knockout series, we're left with the champions of Ulster and Munster who are both desperate to get their hands on Sam Maguire. That either, or both, are in this final isn't a great surprise, but perhaps the perceived inevitability of their meeting has fuelled the excitement as is pits two teams of enormous quality in a final duel for football's biggest prize. Donegal have not been in a final since 2014 when their bid for a third title fell short against Kerry who have suffered more final heartache than joy since, losing finals in 2015, 2019 and 2023, but they did scale the mountain in 2022 to secure a 38th success. Jack O'Connor's men are laden with talent with Seanie O'Shea shooting the lights out in their quarter-final win over defending champions Armagh, while Paudie Clifford's return to fitness has added another significant string to the Kingdom's bow. However, it's the Fossa man's younger brother David who all eyes are on today as the 26-year-old may just be coming into his prime, but is already regarded as potentially the best of all time. With so much firepower, Kerry ought to be favourites? Not quite, as this final is widely viewed as a coin flip. Donegal are led by manager Jim McGuinness who was a player in 1992 when they landed their first All-Ireland title and managed them to their second in 2012. The Glenties man was at the helm for the final loss in 2014 before departing, but his return to the side-line has translated into another upturn in fortunes for the county. Their strength is the collective, but they have their own stars in Michael Murphy, Ryan McHugh, Oisin Gallen and Michael Langan. How this one goes is anyone's guess, but it is sure to be a thrilling afternoon, so settle in and let us take you through all of the action. The game will be broadcast live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and we will have live text commentary and in-play clips so you will not miss a minute. This ought to be special, so sit back and enjoy.
CNET
4 days ago
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- CNET
How to Watch England vs. Spain From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Final Soccer
It all comes down to this, as defending champions England take on 2023 World Cup winners Spain on Sunday in the Women's Euro 2025 Final at St. Jakob-Park. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. The Spaniards have lived up to their pre-tournament billing as the team to beat throughout Euro 2025, having glided through the group phase scoring 14 goals scored in three matches against Portugal, Belgium and then Italy, before easing past Switzerland and Germany in the knockout phase. Meanwhile, today's game sees England coach Sarina Wiegman leading her team into their fifth successive major tournament final in a row. The Lionesses have had to mount remarkable comebacks in both of their knockout matches leading up to today's game, having edged past Sweden on penalties before claiming a win over Italy in the semifinals thanks to a dramatic extra-time winning goal from the penalty spot thanks to Chloe Kelly. While Spain look to have a fully fit squad available for today's game, England are sweating on the fitness of key forward Lauren James, after the Chelsea star was substituted at half-time in Tuesday's semi-final. England takes on Spain on Sunday, July 27, at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CEST local time in Switzerland, which makes it a 12 p.m. ET or 9 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada. For soccer fans in the UK, it's an 5 p.m. BST kickoff, while it's a 2 a.m. AEST start in Australia on Monday morning. England and Spain are set to face one another in the 2025 Women's Euro Final after both teams had impressive tournament England vs. Spain in the US Soccer fans in the US can watch today's final on Fox. If you don't have Fox in your cable lineup, you can stream via Sling TV and Fubo. Sling/CNET Sling TV Watch Euro 2025 soccer on Fox Sling TV's Blue plan includes Fox and FS1, making it a great option for those wanting to watch international soccer action. Sling Blue normally costs $46 a month, but right now you can get your first month for just $23. See at Sling How to watch the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Final online from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the international soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. They can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial. James Martin/CNET ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year) Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 tests Network 3,000 plus servers in 105 countries Jurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at Livestream England vs. Spain for free in the UK The great news for footy fans in the UK is that they have a choice of two different channels showing the Lionesses in today's final, with free-to-air broadcasters BBC1 and ITV1 sharing live duties for this crucial clash. ITV1's coverage gets underway at 3:30 p.m. BST, while BBC1's starts slightly later at 3:40 p.m. BST. That also means you'll be able to stream the action online via ITVX and BBC iPlayer. ITV ITV Carries the Women's Euros 2025 Final in the UK If you're in the UK, you can watch this match on ITV1 and the network's streaming service ITVX, which is free to use if you create an account. For more info on how to watch ITVX from anywhere with a VPN, keep reading. See at ITV BBC BBC Watch the Women's Euro 2025 final in the UK for free With this final being broadcast on BBC1, you'll be able to watch the game online for free via the network's on-demand streaming service, BBC iPlayer. With an app that's available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the game. See at BBC Livestream England vs. Spain in Canada Live coverage of the Euro 2025 final will be available to watch in Canada via TSN, which means you'll also be able to stream all the action via the network's online platform, TSN Plus. Livestream England vs. Spain in Australia Football fans down under can watch the Euro 2025 final on streaming service Optus Sport. Optus Optus Sport Watch international soccer in Australia from AU$7 a month With exclusive live broadcast rights to a number of top flight European leagues as well as international fixtures, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans. If you're already an Optus network customer you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price of AU$10 a month. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. See at Optus Sport Quick tips for streaming UEFA Women's Euro 2025 soccer using a VPN
Malay Mail
5 days ago
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- Malay Mail
It's on again: Lionesses get shot at Spain redemption in Euro 2025 final
BASEL, July 26 — England are aiming to retain their title and avenge defeat at the hands of Aitana Bonmati's Spain in the Women's World Cup final of two years ago when the rivals meet again tomorrow to decide who will win Euro 2025. The showdown at St Jakob-Park in the Swiss city of Basel promises to be a fascinating contest between a Spain side looking to add the continental crown to their world title, and an England team who can secure back-to-back European Championship victories, and make up for the heartache of 2023 in the process. Spain beat England 1-0 in Sydney to win the World Cup for the first time, with Olga Carmona scoring the only goal — another victory for La Roja tomorrow would cement their status as the dominant force in women's international football. 'We have so much respect for them and the quality they have, but we also believe in ourselves, that we can really step up,' said England's Ella Toone yesterday. Toone, 25, scored the first goal for the Lionesses when they beat Germany 2-1 after extra time at Wembley to win the last Women's Euros three years ago, and has played a key role in Switzerland on their run to a third straight major tournament final. 'It is amazing. To make three consecutive finals for England is something that we can all be so proud of,' she said at the team's base in Zurich. That remarkable run has come under the management of Sarina Wiegman, the Dutch coach who took charge in 2021 and immediately turned them into contenders. 'She is a great manager, someone we all have a lot of belief in and we know we are in good hands. It is an unbelievable achievement for her,' added Toone of Wiegman, who also won the Euros with her native Netherlands in 2017. It has not been an easy road to the final for England this time, with the Lionesses coming back from the brink of elimination more than once. Their title defence started with a 2-1 defeat by France in their opening group game three weeks ago. The Lionesses recovered to reach the knockout stages by hammering the Netherlands and Wales, but then required a remarkable comeback from two goals down to eventually beat Sweden on penalties in the quarter-finals. - Bonmati back - They then trailed to Italy in the semi-finals in Geneva until a 96th-minute goal by Michelle Agyemang forced extra time, and Chloe Kelly scored the winner just as another shoot-out loomed. 'The belief in the squad, the resilience and the togetherness in this group is just so special,' said Kelly, who has made a big impact from the bench in the last two rounds. But it remains to be seen if that resilience will be enough against a brilliant Spain side led by reigning Ballon d'Or Bonmati. The Barcelona midfielder — who was in hospital with viral meningitis just before the tournament started — scored the extra-time winner as Spain edged Germany in the last four to reach a first ever European Championship final. 'All the hard work we have put in has paid off,' said coach Montse Tome, who took over from Jorge Vilda following the 2023 World Cup triumph. Spain could have as many as seven starters tomorrow who featured in that game in Sydney, including Alexia Putellas — she was only a bit-part player at the World Cup as she recovered from a knee injury, but Bonmati's predecessor as Ballon d'Or winner has been much more influential here. The theme of revenge could also apply to the Spaniards, who were knocked out of the last Euros by England, going down in extra time in the quarter-finals. Just two months ago an Arsenal side featuring several members of Wiegman's current England squad defeated Barcelona in the final of the Women's Champions League. Seven of the players who started for Barcelona that day in Lisbon are likely to start for Spain tomorrow, including Bonmati and Putellas. If they come out on top they will be the first nation to win the Women's World Cup and Euros back-to-back since Germany in 2007 and 2009, and they can also follow in the footsteps of their men's counterparts — Spain beat England in the final of the men's Euro last year. — AFP
BBC News
5 days ago
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Watch: Icons to take centre stage in All-Ireland final
Kerry superstar David Clifford and Donegal great Michael Murphy are set to take centre stage in Sunday's All-Ireland Football final at Croke Park (15:30 BST). Watch on BBC Two NI, the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website from 15:00 on Sunday. READ: All you need to know about the 2025 All-Ireland final
