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BBC News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales 'over the moon' to see Ingle get her Euro 2025 moment
For Wales it might well end up being the enduring image of Euro women's greatest ever player, Jess Fishlock, leaving the field to a standing ovation and hugging and kissing her long-time international teammate and fellow cap centurion, Sophie ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a pre-season match last year, meaning her appearance in Wales' 4-1 defeat to France was her first competitive match action in over a year."It would have been a tragedy if Sophie had never played in a major tournament," said former Wales international Kath Morgan."She has given everything for Wales." 'I did everything I could to be positive' Unflappable in both playing style and personality, Ingle, 33, admits she had some moments of self-doubt as she faced a race against time to be fit for Euro 2025, Wales' first major winning the race to be fit for the finals, Ingle admits she was unsure if she would actually get onto the pitch."It was obviously a daily process," she told BBC Sport Wales."I did everything I could to be positive and thought that I could make it back. I wasn't sure if I was going to get minutes, but to get in the squad, that was my first challenge, to get in the 23."I made that a few weeks ago, so as soon as that happened, it was like, 'right, can I get minutes in this tournament?' Be on the big stage, something I've worked my whole career for. Thankfully, the ACL didn't stop me from doing that."Ingle's introduction got one of the biggest cheers of Euro 2025, with Wales' fans aware of the importance of the Women's Super League's most capped player."It felt weird to be honest. I was just excited going on and as soon as Jess was obviously walking over to me, what a person to swap in for after scoring her first goal at the Euros," Ingle added."And then the crowd just went wild and I kind of had goosebumps and I was just like, yes, I'm finally back, I've made it. Yeah, just really happy to get on the pitch. It didn't feel like I'd been out nine or ten months." 'We are over the moon for her' Wales defender Lois Joel, who rates her appearance in Wales' 4-1 defeat by France as "the highlight of her career", says the entire squad were ecstatic to see Ingle return."You couldn't write it any better really, Jess exiting and Sophie coming on," she said."Sophie's such a key player for us, whether she's on the pitch or off it, just in terms of how she handles herself and the leader that she is. She's worked so hard to get back to where she is, to get back on the pitch."We're over the moon for her and I was very happy. It was a bit touch and go, but I don't think you can ever write Sophie off. She works hard, she does what she needs to do and I'm very glad she got that moment."Bristol City defender Ella Powell says it would have been tough to compete at Euro 2025 without Ingle."When we first heard about Sophie being injured it was kind of a heart in mouth situation," she said."Sophie is another player that has been part of the Welsh set-up her whole career and has worked so hard and tried so many times to get into a major tournament and when we achieved that, it was hard to think about Sophie not being there."She was able to make it back to make the squad and we were all sort of hoping and praying that she would be able to step onto the pitch and it was a really nice moment to see her come on. She deserves that and we were all so happy for her."
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
France vs Wales LIVE streaming info, Women's Euro 2025: When and where to watch around the world?
Wales will look to keep its hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 when it takes on France in their Group D match at the AFG Arena in St. Gallen, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Wales lost 3-0 in its first match against the Netherlands while France beat defending champion 2-1 in its previous game. When will the France vs Wales Women's Euro 2025 group stage match kick off? The France vs Wales Women's Euro 2025 group stage match will kick off at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday, July 10 at the AFG Arena in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Where to watch the France vs Wales Women's Euro 2025 group stage match in India? The France vs Wales Women's Euro 2025 group stage match will not be telecast in India. The match will be livestreamed on the FanCode app and website. Where to watch the France vs Wales Women's Euro 2025 group stage match in France? The France vs Wales Women's Euro 2025 group stage match will be telecast on the TF1 and France Televisions channels in France. Where to watch the France vs Wales Women's Euro 2025 group stage match in Wales? The France vs Wales Women's Euro 2025 group stage match will not be telecast anywhere in Wales.
South Wales Argus
08-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Football festival brings together 120 young players
The final Girls' Primary Football Festival of the school year took place on June 20, at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Caerphilly. It was held in honour of Wales Women's historic qualification for the UEFA Women's Euro competition and saw 120 girls from 12 primary schools across the borough take part. Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for leisure, said: "This festival was a brilliant way to bring young people together to celebrate a huge milestone for women's football in Wales. "The enthusiasm and teamwork on show was fantastic, and events like this are a great example of how we can inspire the next generation to stay active and get involved in sport." Each school represented a different country, with pupils and staff dressing up in themed kits and waving flags. The day was supported by students from Coleg y Cymoedd who refereed and helped run the event. Trophies were awarded for Player of the Day, Save of the Day, and Goal of the Day, but every participant received a medal. The festival ended with a group photo and a cheer for Wales.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Euro 2025: Welsh team uninjured after bus crash
The Wales Euro 2025 team is said to be okay after their team bus was involved in a crash. It happened on the way to a training session at Arena St Gallen before the team's match against France on Football Association of Wales (FAW) said no one on the bus was coach Rhian Wilkinson told a news conference "everyone is ok".The Swiss police confirmed one person was taken to hospital after the crash between the bus and a car. In a statement they said: "The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The Wales women's national football team and their companions were uninjured." Head coach Rhian Wilkinson and captain Angharad James weren't on the bus as they travelled separately to a news conference, where they told said: "We'll be checking in to make sure they all continue to be OK."The Wales training session scheduled to be held at the stadium on Tuesday has been cancelled because of the crash but they might still have a chance to train later in the day at their team base in Weinfelden. The FAW said its "priority has been to remove the players from the scene and return to the Cymru training base to complete their preparations for tomorrow's match".Wales had a tough first match in the tournament against the Netherlands and will be hoping to be back on good form when they face France. France manager Laurent Bonadei began his pre-match press conference with a message to the Welsh team, he said: "I want to send them a message of support because beyond football, health is so important."I heard they cancelled their training. I hope they are ok and hope they are ok tomorrow. It will be a pleasure to meet them tomorrow."
Telegraph
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Wales women involved in bus crash as Euro 2025 training cancelled
Wales' women's team bus has been involved in a road collision on the eve of their crucial Euro 2025 game with France. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) said there were no injuries to any players or staff but their training session in St Gallen has been cancelled. The driver of the other vehicle involved is also understood to have been unharmed but an ambulance was on the scene to attend to those involved. A statement from the FAW read: 'The Football Association of Wales can confirm that the Cymru National Team bus has been involved in a road traffic accident whilst travelling to Arena St Gallen for their match-day -1 training session ahead of Wednesday's Uefa Women's Euro 2025 match against France. 'All passengers on the Cymru National Team bus and in the other vehicle are unharmed. The FAW's priority has been to remove the players from the scene and return to the Cymru training base to complete their preparations for tomorrow's match.' Manager Rhian Wilkinson and her captain Angharad James were travelling in a separate vehicle and were both in attendance for Wales' press conference, though were left shaken by the incident. 'This is really developing right now so we are trying to be as clear and transparent as possible,' Wilkinson said. 'I think everyone, from all reports, is OK and we just need to get them all together and get everyone away from the scene to reassess. We've got great staff, great support and we will make sure that everyone continues to be OK. 'More importantly I think the driver of the other vehicle is OK as well. We will let everyone know once we know for sure.' Wales take on France in St Gallen on Wednesday and need a positive result to give themselves a chance of progressing from Group D. They were beaten 3-0 by Netherlands in their opening game and will face England in their final group fixture on July 13.
