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Football transfer rumours: Javi Guerra to replace Mainoo at Manchester United?
Today’s fluff is stickyJavi Guerra has shaken his head in the direction of Valencia, turning down a new contract with the Spanish club. One potential reason for not wanting to put pen to paper is that Manchester United are interested in signing the 22-year-old midfielder. Maybe Ruben Amorim will need someone new in the centre of the park if Tottenham are in the market for Kobbie Mainoo, who is yet to agree to an extension of his own and may fancy the bright lights of London and the Thomas Frank revolution.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall can boast of being a Europa League Conference and Club World Cup winner in his first season at Stamford Bridge but he was always on the periphery at Chelsea. Despite being a key player under Enzo Maresca at Leicester, the transfer to Stamford Bridge, where he rejoined the Italian head coach, has not worked out for him. Fulham are hoping his lack of playing time over the past 12 months may mean he is permitted a premature exit and are willing to take him on loan or even a permanent deal. The Blues do like a signing and are in the market for Jorrel Hato. Chelsea have made contract with Ajax about what it would take to prise the centre-back away from the Dutch club. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/24/football-transfer-rumours-javi-guerra-to-replace-mainoo-at-manchester-united
The MLS All-Star game entertained plenty, but that may no longer be enough
Lionel Messi’s absence from a traditional showpiece occasion raises questions about who Major League Soccer’s midsummer classic exists to serveThe MLS All-Star game is what you make of it. Want to see it as yet another benchmark by which we can measure the US and Canada’s top professional league against Mexico’s? The current format, pitting a team of MLS stars against Liga MX’s own selection, will provide that (however flimsy the conclusions may be from MLS’s 3-1 win).Want it to be nothing more than a good time? The tenor of play, and that of the previous night’s very fun but very silly skills competition won by MLS, will do that. Sam Surridge’s first-half opener, the confirmation of which was somewhat hilariously delayed by a VAR check, came after an impressive display of speed and skill from LAFC’s Denis Bouanga, who picked the pocket of Necaxa’s Agustín Palavecino before bursting through on goal. The Philadelphia Union’s Tai Baribo finished off a well-worked second off a super through ball from Columbus’ Diego Rossi. All four of those involved in the goals are among the league’s best attacking stars, and they shone brightly. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/mls-all-star-game-messi-absence-format-debate
Spain to face England in Euro 2025 final after Bonmatí’s extra-time strike sinks Germany
From Sydney to Basel with two years and, for those who took in both Euro 2025 semi-finals, several lifetimes in between. Spain will be England’s opponents in the decider on Sunday, ensuring a delicious rerun of the World Cup final, but that barely tells the story of a tie with a resolution arriving only seven minutes from the end of extra time.The scorer simply had to be Aitana Bonmatí, whose meningitis infection last month cast a severe cloud over Spain’s preparations. They will now play to win their first European Championship title but it was impossible not to sympathise with an excellent Germany side and, particularly, their goalkeeper, Ann-Katrin Berger. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/germany-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-match-report
Germany v Spain: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final goes to extra time – live
Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-offFootball Daily | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahMontse Tomé, Spain coach, added:The team has made history. These players are destined for greatness. Our [quarter-final] performance was very good against a [Switzerland] team playing at home, which we knew would be a challenge. We managed to keep a clean sheet, which was one of our goals. We’re in the semi-finals – objective accomplished.I can already promise that we will give Spain a tough battle, just as they will fight us with everything they have. Then we’ll see who comes out on top in the end. I think [the win against France] will give us another huge mental boost. The girls really wanted to prove what they’re made of and that we can overcome such setbacks and come back. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/germany-v-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates
Arsenal seal €73.5m Viktor Gyökeres deal after late-night breakthrough
Arsenal also poised to confirm Cristhian Mosquera signingChelsea make move for young centre-half Jorrel HatoArsenal have finally reached agreement with Sporting for the transfer of Viktor Gyökeres in a deal worth up to €73.5m (£63.7m), having resolved the problematic issue of the €10m of add-ons to end a tortuous saga and Mikel Arteta’s hunt for a No 9.The north London club, who are poised to confirm the signing of the centre-half Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia for an initial €15m, made the official breakthrough late on Tuesday, sending an updated offer to their Portuguese counterparts to satisfy them over the structure of the bonuses. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/arsenal-seal-viktor-gyokeres-deal-sporting
Germany v Spain: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final – live
Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-offFootball Daily | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahMontse Tomé, Spain coach, added:The team has made history. These players are destined for greatness. Our [quarter-final] performance was very good against a [Switzerland] team playing at home, which we knew would be a challenge. We managed to keep a clean sheet, which was one of our goals. We’re in the semi-finals – objective accomplished.I can already promise that we will give Spain a tough battle, just as they will fight us with everything they have. Then we’ll see who comes out on top in the end. I think [the win against France] will give us another huge mental boost. The girls really wanted to prove what they’re made of and that we can overcome such setbacks and come back. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/germany-v-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates
Germany v Spain: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final – live
Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-offFootball Daily | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahMontse Tomé, Spain coach, added:The team has made history. These players are destined for greatness. Our [quarter-final] performance was very good against a [Switzerland] team playing at home, which we knew would be a challenge. We managed to keep a clean sheet, which was one of our goals. We’re in the semi-finals – objective accomplished.I can already promise that we will give Spain a tough battle, just as they will fight us with everything they have. Then we’ll see who comes out on top in the end. I think [the win against France] will give us another huge mental boost. The girls really wanted to prove what they’re made of and that we can overcome such setbacks and come back. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/germany-v-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates
Germany v Spain: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final – live
Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-offFootball Daily | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahThe team news is in. Germany have made two changes and they come as enforced onces. Sjoeke Nusken and Kathrin Hendrich are out for Carlotta Wamser and Sara Dabritz.Germany: Berger; Wamser, Kleinherne, Minge, Knaak, Kett; Brand, Senß, Dabritz, Buhl; Hoffman Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/germany-v-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates
Germany v Spain: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final – live
Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-offFootball Daily | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahThe Germany coach, Christian Wück, has said his players must “do a lot of chasing” and “suffer” in order to beat Spain in Zurich on Wednesday and reach the Euro 2025 final.Spain, the world champions, are the clear favourites after winning all of their four games in Switzerland, scoring 16 goals. Germany lost 4-1 against Sweden in the group stage and had to go the distance against France in the quarter-final, winning on penalties despite having had Kathrin Hendrich sent off after 13 minutes. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/germany-v-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates
Women’s Euro 2025: talks held over potential England parade, Germany v Spain buildup – live
All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandTop scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahChloe Kelly is probably more of an asset to England than she’s ever been, more even than 2022 and all that. And she’s been praised heartily by her teammate Alex Greenwood, as PA Media reports:Chloe Kelly needed no persuasion to take the pressure-cooker extra-time penalty that sent defending champions England into the Euro 2025 final, according to defender Alex Greenwood … “That takes a lot of courage to step up to take that,” Greenwood said. “I asked her, she had no doubt in her mind, she was confident enough to take it.“All of our penalty takers were off, so who was left was probably me or Chloe. I missed the pen in the [Sweden] game, in the shootout, Chloe scored hers comfortably, so they [the manager, Sarina Wiegman, and assistant, Arjan Veurink) said, ‘It’s up to you, you or Chloe’. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/womens-euro-2025-england-reach-another-final-and-await-germany-or-spain-live
Women’s Euro 2025: talks held over potential England parade, Germany v Spain buildup – live
All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandTop scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahChloe Kelly is probably more of an asset to England than she’s ever been, more even than 2022 and all that. And she’s been praised heartily by her teammate Alex Greenwood, as PA Media reports:Chloe Kelly needed no persuasion to take the pressure-cooker extra-time penalty that sent defending champions England into the Euro 2025 final, according to defender Alex Greenwood … “That takes a lot of courage to step up to take that,” Greenwood said. “I asked her, she had no doubt in her mind, she was confident enough to take it.“All of our penalty takers were off, so who was left was probably me or Chloe. I missed the pen in the [Sweden] game, in the shootout, Chloe scored hers comfortably, so they [the manager, Sarina Wiegman, and assistant, Arjan Veurink) said, ‘It’s up to you, you or Chloe’. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/womens-euro-2025-england-reach-another-final-and-await-germany-or-spain-live
Women’s Euro 2025: England reach another final and await Germany or Spain – live
All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandTop scorers | Player guide | Mail WillChloe Kelly is probably more of an asset to England than she’s ever been, more even than 2022 and all that. And she’s been praised heartily by her teammate Alex Greenwood, as PA Media reports:Chloe Kelly needed no persuasion to take the pressure-cooker extra-time penalty that sent defending champions England into the Euro 2025 final, according to defender Alex Greenwood … “That takes a lot of courage to step up to take that,” Greenwood said. “I asked her, she had no doubt in her mind, she was confident enough to take it.“All of our penalty takers were off, so who was left was probably me or Chloe. I missed the pen in the [Sweden] game, in the shootout, Chloe scored hers comfortably, so they [the manager, Sarina Wiegman, and assistant, Arjan Veurink) said, ‘It’s up to you, you or Chloe’. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/womens-euro-2025-england-reach-another-final-and-await-germany-or-spain-live
Women’s Euro 2025: England reach another final and await Germany or Spain – live
All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandTop scorers | Player guide | Mail WillChloe Kelly is probably more of an asset to England than she’s ever been, more even than 2022 and all that. And she’s been praised heartily by her teammate Alex Greenwood, as PA Media reports:Chloe Kelly needed no persuasion to take the pressure-cooker extra-time penalty that sent defending champions England into the Euro 2025 final, according to defender Alex Greenwood … “That takes a lot of courage to step up to take that,” Greenwood said. “I asked her, she had no doubt in her mind, she was confident enough to take it.“All of our penalty takers were off, so who was left was probably me or Chloe. I missed the pen in the [Sweden] game, in the shootout, Chloe scored hers comfortably, so they [the manager, Sarina Wiegman, and assistant, Arjan Veurink) said, ‘It’s up to you, you or Chloe’. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/womens-euro-2025-england-reach-another-final-and-await-germany-or-spain-live
Women’s Euro 2025: England reach another final and await Germany or Spain – live
All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandTop scorers | Player guide | Mail DavidChloe Kelly is probably more of an asset to England than she’s ever been, more even than 2022 and all that. And she’s been praised heartily by her teammate Alex Greenwood, as PA Media reports:Chloe Kelly needed no persuasion to take the pressure-cooker extra-time penalty that sent defending champions England into the Euro 2025 final, according to defender Alex Greenwood … “That takes a lot of courage to step up to take that,” Greenwood said. “I asked her, she had no doubt in her mind, she was confident enough to take it.“All of our penalty takers were off, so who was left was probably me or Chloe. I missed the pen in the [Sweden] game, in the shootout, Chloe scored hers comfortably, so they [the manager, Sarina Wiegman, and assistant, Arjan Veurink) said, ‘It’s up to you, you or Chloe’. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/womens-euro-2025-england-reach-another-final-and-await-germany-or-spain-live
Women’s Euro 2025: England reach another final and await Germany or Spain – live
All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandTop scorers | Player guide | Mail TomJess Carter got a great reception when she came on in the closing stages against Italy and has been talking a bit more about why she spoke out about the racist abuse she received on social media after England\s quarter-final against Sweden. “Hopefully it makes people aware it’s not Ok, that racism is still going on,” said the England defender. “We’re just doing our job to the best of our ability and playing for the badge, no one’s more disappointed with some of my performances than I am but the colour of my skin has nothing to do with it. I’ve got mixed race nephews and nieces and I want them to grow up being brave and powerful and if speaking up today makes a difference to even one person that’s good enough for me.”Lucy Bronze has become a kind of totem of the Lionesses’ cussedness and spirit during this tournament, and the experienced full-back has been characteristically bullish in the aftermath of last night’s win, as Suzanne Wrack reports:Lucy Bronze has said England have “nothing to prove” after reaching a third successive major tournament final with a dramatic extra-time win over Italy despite some unconvincing performances.“Do we have something to prove? Not really,” the Chelsea right-back said. “That’s people from the outside thinking that teams have to win every single game. We’ve done six consecutive semi-finals, three consecutive finals, who else has done that? Nobody. [The current] Spain and Germany are fantastic teams but even they haven’t managed that feat.” Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/womens-euro-2025-england-reach-another-final-and-await-germany-or-spain-live
Starters v bench: the big selection decisions facing England in Euro 2025 final | Suzanne Wrack
From Lauren James’ injury doubt to whether to start Michelle Agyemang, Sarina Wiegman faces a dilemmaEngland’s performances at Euro 2025 have not always been pretty but a third successive major tournament final for the team and a fifth for the manager, Sarina Wiegman, is a phenomenal feat, and one that undermines suggestions that England have been fortunate. Ultimately, every great team benefits from a bit of luck, and England have something that sets them apart from many other sides: a hugely enviable squad depth that has powered them through to the final in Basel on Sunday. The success of “the finishers” at Euro 2025 has had many wondering whether some of those players should, in fact, become starters, or at the very least get more minutes. Wiegman has waited later and later to make changes and, while it is hard to criticise a formula that has delivered, again, the question is whether England could have avoided back-to-back games going to extra time by making changes sooner or even from the start? And, as we look towards the final, what should Wiegman do now? Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/24/selection-decisions-england-euro-2025-final
Germany offer steely resilience but Bonmatí’s moment of magic solves puzzle | Sophie Downey
Wück’s team defended with bravery but Spain playmaker’s individual brilliance trumped power of collectiveIt took just one moment. One clever movement into space, one cutting through pass and one brilliant finish for Spain to finally undo a resilient German defence. When Aitana Bonmatí angled home a shot from a tight angle deep into extra time, she not only sent her side through to a final of a women’s Euros for the first time but also proved so much about the strength, both physically and mentally, of this dominant Spanish team.It was perhaps inevitable that Bonmatí would be the one to find the answers to the puzzle Germany had placed in front of them for the best part of 112 minutes. For she has done the same so often for this Spanish side. One of the glittering jewels at the heart of their midfield, the 27-year-old more often than not is the one who can find that little bit of extra space to lose a defender with the deftest of touches. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/spain-germany-women-euro-2025-semi-final
Germany 0-1 Spain (AET): Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final goes to extra time – live reaction
Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-offFootball Daily | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahMontse Tomé, Spain coach, added:The team has made history. These players are destined for greatness. Our [quarter-final] performance was very good against a [Switzerland] team playing at home, which we knew would be a challenge. We managed to keep a clean sheet, which was one of our goals. We’re in the semi-finals – objective accomplished.I can already promise that we will give Spain a tough battle, just as they will fight us with everything they have. Then we’ll see who comes out on top in the end. I think [the win against France] will give us another huge mental boost. The girls really wanted to prove what they’re made of and that we can overcome such setbacks and come back. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/germany-v-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates
Germany v Spain: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final goes to extra time – live
Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-offFootball Daily | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahMontse Tomé, Spain coach, added:The team has made history. These players are destined for greatness. Our [quarter-final] performance was very good against a [Switzerland] team playing at home, which we knew would be a challenge. We managed to keep a clean sheet, which was one of our goals. We’re in the semi-finals – objective accomplished.I can already promise that we will give Spain a tough battle, just as they will fight us with everything they have. Then we’ll see who comes out on top in the end. I think [the win against France] will give us another huge mental boost. The girls really wanted to prove what they’re made of and that we can overcome such setbacks and come back. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/germany-v-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates
Germany v Spain: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final – live
Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-offFootball Daily | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail SarahMontse Tomé, Spain coach, added:The team has made history. These players are destined for greatness. Our [quarter-final] performance was very good against a [Switzerland] team playing at home, which we knew would be a challenge. We managed to keep a clean sheet, which was one of our goals. We’re in the semi-finals – objective accomplished.I can already promise that we will give Spain a tough battle, just as they will fight us with everything they have. Then we’ll see who comes out on top in the end. I think [the win against France] will give us another huge mental boost. The girls really wanted to prove what they’re made of and that we can overcome such setbacks and come back. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/germany-v-spain-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates
‘It’s like clapping for the NHS’: Lionesses’ decision to stop taking the knee triggers debate
While some activists insist it remains a ‘powerful antiracist act’, others say the symbol has been stripped of valueIt has been the most visible symbol of antiracism in sport since the athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists at the 1968 Olympics.Taking the knee was adopted by UK football teams in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, having been popularised by Colin Kaepernick and his teammate Eric Reid during a 2016 American football game. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/23/like-clapping-for-the-nhs-lionesses-decision-to-stop-taking-the-knee-triggers-debate
‘It’s like clapping for the NHS’: Lionesses’ decision to stop taking the knee triggers debate
While some activists insist it remains a ‘powerful antiracist act’, others say the symbol has been stripped of valueIt has been the most visible symbol of antiracism in sport since athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in the 1968 Olympics.Taking the knee was adopted by UK football teams in 2020, after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, having been popularised by Colin Kaepernick and his teammate Eric Reid during a 2016 American football game. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/23/like-clapping-for-the-nhs-lionesses-decision-to-stop-taking-the-knee-triggers-debate
Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba face possible suspension for skipping MLS All-Star game
Inter Miami stars did not travel for the gameLeague rules mandate suspension for non-participationLionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not appear in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday despite being selected for the event, with both Inter Miami players now in line to be suspended from their club’s next match as a result.Messi and Alba had been absent from the All-Star festivities this week in Austin Texas, which culminates in Wednesday night’s friendly match against an equivalent select squad from Mexico’s LigaMX. Alba had been scheduled to take part in Tuesday evening’s All-Star skills challenge, but was withdrawn. No explanation was given for Alba’s withdrawal, and MLS has not commented publicly on Messi and Alba’s absences. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/lionel-messi-jordi-alba-mls-all-star-suspension-inter-miami
Barcelona confirm Marcus Rashford loan from Manchester United with buy option
Forward joins La Liga club on season’s loanHe has fallen out of favour under AmorimBarcelona have signed Marcus Rashford on a season’s loan from Manchester United with an option to buy. The forward joins after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim at his boyhood club.“The player has signed his contract as a Barça player this afternoon in at a private meeting in the presence of the FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, the director of the football area, and other board members,” Barcelona said in a statement. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/marcus-rashford-barcelona-loan-manchester-united-buy-option
‘A lot of emotions’: England fans bound for Basel after Euro 2025 semi-final drama
Supporters in Geneva recall thrilling victory against Italy and the scramble to secure tickets for the final on SundayFor those among England’s travelling support whose energy had not been entirely sapped by yet another night of knife-edge drama at Euro 2025, the victory against Italy was an excuse to power through and party. Geneva is hardly known for its booming midweek nightlife but more than a dozen fans found a way to celebrate before boarding the first train north at 4.45am on Wednesday.Among them was a group of five who had taken the plunge and travelled without overnight accommodation, eventually returning to their campsite in Lucerne. The tournament has reached that heady stage where plans are excitedly patched together on the hoof; there is something about the logistical dilemmas behind plotting routes to a major final that clears tired minds and bleary eyes. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/england-fans-italy-women-euro-2025-semi-final-zurich-final
England’s late show and Italy heartbreak at Euro 2025: Women’s Football Weekly - podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Carla Ward and Freddie Cardy to discuss England’s dramatic extra-time win over Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final, and much more besidesOn the podcast today: England are through to the Euro 2025 final, but they left it late again! Michelle Agyemang’s 96th-minute equaliser forced extra time before Chloe Kelly converted a rebound from her own saved penalty in the 119th minute to seal a 2-1 victory over Italy in Geneva. The panel break down another nerve-shredding performance, the mentality behind this Lionesses side, and the game-changing role of England’s “finishers”.Elsewhere, what's next for Italy after a heroic campaign under Andrea Soncin? The panel evaluate the next moves for both the Italian national side and domestic leagues. Plus, a look at Sarina Wiegman’s record of five consecutive major finals, the fitness worries facing England before Sunday, and why Jess Carter’s reception was one of the most critical moments of the night. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2025/jul/23/englands-late-show-and-italy-heartbreak-at-euro-2025-womens-football-weekly-podcast
Women’s Euro 2025: England reach another final and await Germany or Spain – live
All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandTop scorers | Player guide | Mail WillChloe Kelly is probably more of an asset to England than she’s ever been, more even than 2022 and all that. And she’s been praised heartily by her teammate Alex Greenwood, as PA Media reports:Chloe Kelly needed no persuasion to take the pressure-cooker extra-time penalty that sent defending champions England into the Euro 2025 final, according to defender Alex Greenwood … “That takes a lot of courage to step up to take that,” Greenwood said. “I asked her, she had no doubt in her mind, she was confident enough to take it.“All of our penalty takers were off, so who was left was probably me or Chloe. I missed the pen in the [Sweden] game, in the shootout, Chloe scored hers comfortably, so they [the manager, Sarina Wiegman, and assistant, Arjan Veurink) said, ‘It’s up to you, you or Chloe’. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/womens-euro-2025-england-reach-another-final-and-await-germany-or-spain-live
England’s Euro 2025 semi-final win draws ITV’s highest viewing figures of the year
Peak audience of 10.2 million for victory over ItalyMatch also broke ITV’s streaming record for 2025England’s European Championship semi-final win over Italy on Tuesday night delivered ITV’s highest viewing figures of the year.A peak audience of 10.2 million was watching when Chloe Kelly converted a penalty rebound in the final minutes of extra time to take the Lionesses to their third successive major final. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/england-euro-2025-semi-final-win-itv-highest-viewing-figures-of-year-italy
Women’s Euro 2025: England reach another final and await Germany or Spain – live
All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandTop scorers | Player guide | Mail TomChloe Kelly is probably more of an asset to England than she’s ever been, more even than 2022 and all that. And she’s been praised heartily by her teammate Alex Greenwood, as PA Media reports:Chloe Kelly needed no persuasion to take the pressure-cooker extra-time penalty that sent defending champions England into the Euro 2025 final, according to defender Alex Greenwood … “That takes a lot of courage to step up to take that,” Greenwood said. “I asked her, she had no doubt in her mind, she was confident enough to take it.“All of our penalty takers were off, so who was left was probably me or Chloe. I missed the pen in the [Sweden] game, in the shootout, Chloe scored hers comfortably, so they [the manager, Sarina Wiegman, and assistant, Arjan Veurink) said, ‘It’s up to you, you or Chloe’. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/23/womens-euro-2025-england-reach-another-final-and-await-germany-or-spain-live
We’ve nothing left to prove, says Lucy Bronze as Lionesses reach third straight final
Defender praises England’s spirit after victory over Italy‘People on the outside think we have to win every game’Lucy Bronze has said England have “nothing to prove” after reaching a third successive major tournament final with a dramatic extra-time win over Italy despite some unconvincing performances.“Do we have something to prove? Not really,” the Chelsea right-back said. “That’s people from the outside thinking that teams have to win every single game. We’ve done six consecutive semi-finals, three consecutive finals, who else has done that? Nobody. [The current] Spain and Germany are fantastic teams but even they haven’t managed that feat.” Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/23/england-lucy-bronze-euro-2025-final