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Telegraph
5 minutes ago
- Telegraph
How the Lionesses and the nation celebrated Euros glory
The Lionesses' European Championship final victory over Spain in Basel was both dramatic and historic. They sealed back-to-back Euros triumphs with a penalty shoot-out win – Chloe Kelly, of course, slotting the decisive spot kick – and in doing so became the first England team to lift a major trophy on foreign soil. The celebrations began as soon as Kelly's shot found the net at St Jakob-Park – in the stadium and beyond. The players Kelly was mobbed by her team-mates as soon as she had secured the trophy – three years after she had scored the winning goal at Wembley against Germany. CHLOE KELLY, SHOUT IT LOUD!!! England are EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS! 🏆 #BBCFootball #WEURO2025 — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 27, 2025 Replacement goalkeeper Khiara Keating actually skipped the team huddle to hail the fans. Nailed it, Khiara! 😆🙌 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025 Sarina Wiegman ran straight into the arms of goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who had saved two penalties in the shoot-out, once Kelly had sealed the win. Sarina Wiegman jumping into Hannah Hampton's arms — Kathryn Batte (@KathrynBatte) July 27, 2025 Asked how she would celebrate, the England manager said: 'Maybe with some more dancing. I might have a drink but I will not be drinking as much as the players…' The immediate celebrations were followed by a period of relative calm leading up to the official trophy presentation – then the scenes of jubilation erupted again. This moment. Champions. AGAIN!!! 🎉🎊 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025 The squad made sure to run over to the travelling England fans in the stadium to pay tribute to them after receiving their medals. Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson and Georgia Stanway led players into a dive onto the ticker tape. Oh what a night! 🤩 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025 Lucy Bronze, who revealed afterwards that she had played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia, captured a team selfie. WINNERS 🏅 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025 Ella Toone and Keira Walsh shared a moment with former Lioness Jill Scott. Pitchside celebrations with familiar faces and loved ones! #BBCFootball #WEuro2025 — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 27, 2025 The team then headed down the tunnel to continue their celebrations in the changing rooms, singing Robyn's Dancing on my Own as they walked. 🎶 I KEEP DANCING ON MY OWN! 🎶 ICONIC. — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025 Captain Williamson was certainly keen to enjoy the party, saying: 'Don't worry about if I'm having a good time. Let's put it that way. I'm going to leave the ice and the recovery for tomorrow and then take it back to England.' The Prince Prince William attended the match with his daughter Princess Charlotte and was part of the trophy presentation party. The pair were seen celebrating the shoot-out win in the stands. Then they made their way onto the pitch for the formalities, where he shared a hug with Williamson on stage. He was keen to talk to Michelle Agyemang but it is unlikely she shared details of the post-match party. 'I can't say too much about that,' she said about the celebrations afterwards. 'We're going to have a good time.' The nation The celebrations in Switzerland were mirrored across England. There was jubilation at various drinking establishments across the country. Sky Sport's cameras perfectly captured the different reactions at Spain and England fan parks during the game. Have a look at some of the scenes from the respective fan zones during the Euro 2025 final 😆🏆 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 27, 2025 Tower Bridge was lit up in red and white to mark England's achievement. Blackpool Tower's illuminations were red and white to mark the Lionesses' win. Back-to-back European champions 👏 Huge congratulations to the @Lionesses on an incredible win in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final against Spain! Tonight, the Blackpool Tower will shine red and white in celebration. You've made England proud 🏴 📷 Sky Shots Karl Houghton… — VisitBlackpool (@visitBlackpool) July 27, 2025
The Sun
5 minutes ago
- The Sun
Goalie Hannah Hampton is England's penalties hero as Lionesses roar to Euros glory over Spain
GOALIE Hannah Hampton was England's penalties hero with two saves as the Lionesses roared to Euros glory over Spain last night. Hannah starred in the 3-1 shootout win after the sides drew 1-1 in Basel, Switzerland. 10 The King hailed their historic victory, three years after winning Euro 2022. He said: 'The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!' They are the first senior England football team to win a major tournament on foreign soil and the first to retain a trophy after victory in 2022. It was striker Chloe Kelly who sealed the win — repeating her feat from Wembley three years ago when she took off her jersey in celebration. She brought it home this time by scoring the crucial penalty, sparking scenes of joy in Basel, Switzerland. Manager Sarina Wiegman — winning her third consecutive Euros after victory in 2017 with the Netherlands — ran on to the pitch punching the air as she joined the mass of players and staff mobbing Kelly. The Arsenal ace was in tears as she joined thousands of delighted fans singing Sweet Caroline. Moments later, Kelly said: 'I am so proud of this team. So grateful to wear this badge. So proud to be English. I was cool, I was composed. 'I knew I was going to hit the back of the net. Unbelievable. All the staff and Sarina Wiegman — she has done it again! Unbelievable. 'It is going to be crazy. I hope the whole of England comes out to support us and shows their love to these girls as they deserve it.' Supersub Michelle Agyemang, the breakout star of the tournament, sank to her knees and wept as Kelly's penalty went in. In the stands, Prince William and daughter Princess Charlotte roared with delight at the victory. Just before kick-off, a snap of the pair was posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales's X account with the caption: 'Let's go, Lionesses.' Jubilant Wills later greeted them, giving skipper Leah Williamson a hug, before they were presented the Euro 2025 trophy on the pitch. King Charles told the Lionesses: 'You have my whole family's warmest appreciation and admiration. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027, if you possibly can!' The team will be at a Downing Street reception today hosted by Deputy PM Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. Ms Rayner said: 'Our Lionesses are absolute champions. Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too.' PM Keir Starmer added: 'The Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation. "Their victory is not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but an inspiration for young people across the country.' 10 10 10 Former England striker and footie pundit Gary Lineker wrote online: 'They've done it again. She's done it again. Kelly's heroes. Fabulous.' Dutchwoman Wiegman said after the win: 'I can't believe it! We said we can win by any means and that's what we have shown again today. 'I am so proud of the team and the staff. It is incredible.' Spain were favourites on the back of an impressive run of ten straight victories in all competitions, scoring 38 goals in the process. But England, despite a shaky start to the tournament, were confident after seeing off Sweden in the quarters and Italy in the semi-final. A crowd of 34,203 watched as England enjoyed a bright start, with the first chance after three minutes. But as the match wore on, Spain began to dominate and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was forced into several crucial saves. Mariona Caldentey put Spain ahead on 25 minutes, with Alessia Russo heading England level on 57 minutes. Then, with neither side making a breakthrough in extra time, the match went to a penalty shootout. Hero Hampton saved twice before Kelly's trademark hop, skip and run penalty went in to secure the victory. 10 10 10
Daily Mail
5 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
See the chilling photo at the centre of yet another death threat against an AFL coach
Melbourne have reported an online threat made against coach Simon Goodwin to the AFL Integrity Unit following the Demons' 'devastating' defeat to St Kilda on Sunday. Leading by 46 points at the final change, Melbourne lost following a remarkable Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera goal after the siren to give the Saints the biggest three-quarter-time comeback in AFL history. A post from an anonymous account on X, formerly Twitter, implied someone was waiting near Goodwin's car ready to harm him and showed a picture of the coach's vehicle parked in an underground garage. The Demons are aware of the post and have reported it to the AFL integrity unit, declining to comment further. It comes just two weeks after a Collingwood supporter was banned from the MCG for five years for making threats against Carlton coach Michael Voss. The image was posted by an anonymous account named Kozzy Owns You, referring to Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett. "You need to communicate, get organised, and we didn't get that done." Simon Goodwin unpacks the dying moments of Melbourne's loss post-match: — AFL (@AFL) July 27, 2025 The chilling image and threat was posted by a Melbourne Demons fan account called Kozzy Owns You after Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett. Footy fans were quick to condemn the post and have also called for the identity of the Demons supporter behind it to be revealed. 'I know passionate supporters can get upset sometimes, but this isn't acceptable,' one posted. 'This is a terrible look mate it's just a game no need to say that,' added another. Another commented: 'Delete this mate, terrible take'. The post surfaced during Goodwin's press conference, where the shattered 2021 premiership coach was trying to piece together how Melbourne blew their seventh win of the season. 'Sometimes in your darkest moments can be your biggest growth,' Goodwin said. 'When you have a last quarter like that, it's a pretty devastated group in there. 'It's a pretty devastated group of coaches, because we're here to win.' Wanganeen-Milera calmly slotted his third goal after flying for a soaring mark with less than 20 seconds remaining. That levelled the scores, before a 6-6-6 penalty in the middle was paid against the Demons, to the confusion of all players. Saints ruck Rowan Marshall was able to perfectly pick out Wanganeen-Milera running inside 50 to take a mark just before the siren sounded. Any score would have given the Saints victory, but Wanganeen-Milera went back and kicked the goal. 'Clearly, we didn't get that right,' Goodwin said. 'It's a pretty simple process to get 6-6-6 done. You need to communicate, get organised. 'We didn't get that done ... that's on us to get that done the right way. 'We'll have a look at why it happened, how it happened, and make sure that it never happens again.' St Kilda kicked nine unanswered goals in the last quarter, but a calamity of errors from Melbourne helped them pinch the win. The Saints had the lead for a little more than a minute of the entire game after slotting the first goal of the match. Experienced midfielder Clayton Oliver had a chance to almost ice the game when he had a shot on the run with the Demons still in front by six points, but he sprayed the kick completely and failed to score. Melbourne superstar Kysaiah Pickett also got stranded on the bench in the dying stages, only returning with eight seconds left. 'When you've had seven or eight goals kicked against you in a row, you need to find a way to execute those things under pressure, and we didn't do that,' Goodwin said. 'We'll learn from it clearly and grow from it, but it's unacceptable at the same time.' In a bizarre season, Melbourne went 0-5, then won five of their next six games to put themselves back in the finals picture. But the Demons have lost seven of their past eight matches, the only victory in that time coming against lowly North Melbourne.
