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BBC News
5 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Euro 2025: Wales legend Jess Fishlock mural unveiled in Cardiff
A huge artwork of Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock has been tribute, which covers the size of a five-a-side football pitch is located in Cardiff, where she was is her country's record-breaking goal scorer and most capped player, and the mural celebrates her impact on football, equality and thought to be the first time that a female footballer in Europe has been recognised in this way. What has been unveiled? Fishlock's mural was designed by artist Regan Gilflin and brought to life by the Welsh creative studio from local schools in Cardiff were invited to attend the was born in Cardiff and has previously said she developed her love for football as a child playing at a soccer camp in the city she took part in over her summer Seattle Reign FC player - who has 162 caps and 47 international goals to her name - has been called a footballing "icon" by Wales boss Rhian 2025, which kicks off next month, marks the first time the Wales women's team has qualified for a major tournament. Who is Jess Fishlock? Jess' career has seen her play all over the world, and she's also used her experience to coach football teams made her Wales debut at 16 years old and has played more than 160 times for her 2018, she was given a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award for services to women's football and the LGBT Fishlock scores during Euro 2025 she will set a new record as the oldest goal scorer in the history of the women's competition, at 38 years old.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leah Williamson ready to lead 'new England' into huge summer of sport
Leah Williamson is ready to lead a 'new England' into a huge summer of sport. The Lionesses are preparing to defend their continental title but do so with a squad that looks markedly different from three years ago, with a new crop of fresh faces such as Aggie Beever-Jones and Michelle Agyemang having broken into the squad. Advertisement Captain Williamson will bring plenty of experience from previous major tournaments, as well as her own taste of continental success with club side Arsenal in May. 'I think it is exciting, we've said before we are a new England,' the 28-year-old said, as part of a new LG OLED TV collaboration ahead of this summer. 'We look different, women's football looks different, the task is different. 'It gets me smiling thinking about it because we have great memories and we want great memories again, and we are willing to work hard for them. 'It gives you a spike in your desire and all of those things to be better, and hopefully that means it is the start of a good summer.' Former England goalkeeper and media pundit, Rachel Brown-Finnis, sat down with two of England's most loved sporting teams, the Lionesses and Red Roses to discuss the upcoming summer of sport (imagecomms) Williamson was embarking on her first major tournament as captain and her first competition as a starter for England in 2022. Advertisement Since then, she has fought back from an ACL injury and has had to fight for her place back in the team. All the while, Williamson has been a pivotal part of pushing women's sport to prominence in society, with women's football leading the way. Now, other sports are gaining similar attention with the Women's Rugby World Cup to follow the football in a huge summer of sport, and LG is helping the nation get closer to the action with LG OLED TVs. for the smoothest action possible and unbelievable soundbar surround sound to bring the stadium feeling home. And the England skipper shared her experiences of getting the most out of a home tournament with the Red Roses. Advertisement She added: 'Enjoy every single second and embrace every moment of it. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would. 'We were lucky we were educated on how big that was and how amazing of an opportunity that was. The Red Roses and the Lionesses joined forces to to reflect on some of the nation's most memorable sporting TV moments and the importance of visibility. (imagecomms) 'My advice is to just take it all in because it doesn't come around very often, and it is one of the greatest things to be able to do that on home soil, especially the level they are at and the hopes they have of success.' Members of the two England women's teams caught up with LG at St George's Park recently as part of the leading TV manufacturer's ongoing partnership with The FA and the RFU. The LG All In Pledge encourages people to engage and watch women's sport. Together we can grow support through fandom and audience numbers to inspire new players to pick up the sport themselves, as watching changes everything. For more information, go to
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Women's Euro 2025 wallchart: Don't miss your glossy A2 Euros wallchart inside this weekend's Mail On Sunday - and plot the progress of every team bidding to lift the trophy in Basel next month
It's set to be the most exciting sporting event of the summer! Whether you're a footie fan or have an aspiring Lioness in your life, the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 giant, double-sided wallchart, in association with Pepsi, is the ultimate guide to the tournament - and it's FREE inside every copy of The Mail on Sunday on June 29, 2025. Kicking off on July 2 in Switzerland, 16 teams will compete in eight host cities across Switzerland in what promises to be a thrilling showcase of top-tier women's football. In association with proud sponsor Pepsi, the wallchart displays day-to-day fixtures, group stage schedules, when and where to watch the games and more. A must for any sports fan's bedroom wall – or pin up in your kitchen for the whole family to follow. Sarina Wiegman 's side, though without some key players, will begin their title defence against France at 8pm on Saturday July 5 in Zurich. So whether you're rooting for England as defending champions, cheering on hot favourites Spain or supporting Wales in their first major tournament, it's set to be a summer of unforgettable moments. Don't miss your free UEFA Women's Euro 2025 giant, double-sided wallchart, in association with Pepsi – free inside The Mail on Sunday. The Lionesses made history when they lifted the title at Wembley three years ago, when Chloe Kelly netted a dramatic 100th minute winner against Germany to earn her side their first trophy. Since then, the team have helped transform women's football in England, and are looking to continue doing so as they head abroad with the aim of going back-to-back. They have a tough task at hand, though, with the likes of world champions Spain, France, and Germany themselves also backed for success.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Negri excited by Ipswich Championship challenge
Ipswich Town goalkeeper Natalia Negri hopes returning to the Championship next season will be a major step towards her goal of playing at the highest levels of the women's 20-year-old joined Town last summer after appearing in 10 games to help Crystal Palace win promotion to Women's Super she made it successive titles as Joe Sheehan's side reached the second tier by lifting the Women's National League Southern Premier trophy."Imagine back to back to back, that'd be pretty cool. Maybe I'm a lucky charm in the team," she told BBC Radio Suffolk."I want to get my career as far as I possibly can. I've got high aspirations - I know how far I can go, I just need to make sure I stay on the same path that I want to be on."This season [2024-25] has been a massive step towards my end goal. I would love to get into the seniors with England - (although) I'm part Spanish and Italian and am actually eligible to play for both of them." Ipswich's decision to move their home base from Felixstowe to Colchester United FC next season should again boost the profile of Joe Sheehan's side and hopefully mean larger said she had "fallen in love" with Town since her arrival, winning the Golden Glove for 14 clean sheets last season."I've never been at a club that's made me feel this confident as a player," she said."Winning the Championship with Palace was great but for me that was a massive thing - to see it come through the post. I couldn't go to the ceremony to pick it up, but I loved getting that award." Ipswich must wait until 25 July to find out who they will face first in the Championship, which will put her in opposition to Palace, who were relegated from the top flight in April, but have a new head coach in Jo Potter."For the women's side of the club to grow, we needed to get that promotion under our belt, there was a lot of pressure on us to do that," she Negri was speaking to Jaz Taylor
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
FREE Women's Euro 2025 wallchart: Don't miss your glossy A2 Euros wallchart inside this weekend's Mail On Sunday - and plot the progress of every team bidding to lift the trophy in Basel next month
It's set to be the most exciting sporting event of the summer! Whether you're a footie fan or have an aspiring Lioness in your life, the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 giant, double-sided wallchart, in association with Pepsi, is the ultimate guide to the tournament - and it's FREE inside every copy of The Mail on Sunday on June 29, 2025. Kicking off on July 2 in Switzerland, 16 teams will compete in eight host cities across Switzerland in what promises to be a thrilling showcase of top-tier women's football. In association with proud sponsor Pepsi, the wallchart displays day-to-day fixtures, group stage schedules, when and where to watch the games and more. A must for any sports fan's bedroom wall – or pin up in your kitchen for the whole family to follow. Sarina Wiegman 's side, though without some key players, will begin their title defence against France at 8pm on Saturday July 5 in Zurich. So whether you're rooting for England as defending champions, cheering on hot favourites Spain or supporting Wales in their first major tournament, it's set to be a summer of unforgettable moments. Don't miss your free UEFA Women's Euro 2025 giant, double-sided wallchart, in association with Pepsi – free inside The Mail on Sunday. The Lionesses made history when they lifted the title at Wembley three years ago, when Chloe Kelly netted a dramatic 100th minute winner against Germany to earn her side their first trophy. Since then, the team have helped transform women's football in England, and are looking to continue doing so as they head abroad with the aim of going back-to-back. They have a tough task at hand, though, with the likes of world champions Spain, France, and Germany themselves also backed for success.
