Women's Euro 2025: Spain reach final after 1-0 extra-time win over Germany
Spain captain Irene Paredes struck the foot of a post with a first-half header as her side dominated possession, with the Germans building a solid block and inviting the Spaniards to attack while they attempted to strike on the counter.
Klara Buehl had a number of decent chances in the second half, including a deflected stoppage-time effort that Spain keeper Cata Coll had to claw away, but the game ended scoreless, forcing extra time.
Bonmati finally broke the deadlock in the 113th minute, picking up a ball in the left channel and spotting a gap at Ann-Katrin Berger's near post before whipping a shot from a tight angle into the net to send her side through to Sunday's final in Basel.
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Business Standard
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- Business Standard
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England head coach Sarina Wiegman has called for greater investment in women's soccer as her side celebrated Euro 2025 success at a very, very special reception at 10 Downing Street. The Lionesses successfully defended their Women's European Championship title with a penalty shoot-out victory over Spain in the final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday. Having become the first England team to win a major tournament on foreign soil, the squad flew home to attend a reception hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock in central London. The team arrived just before 7pm, with Number 10 decorated for the occasion with St George's flags also known as the flag of England draped over windows and bunting along the railings. As Wiegman rose to speak to those gathered in the Downing Street garden she joked that this is different from standing next to a pitch. She added: I have to make my apologies (for giving) you lots of heart attacks. You all made it through and we made it through and that's why we're here now. The team is just incredible, we won the Euros but making the final, we're already legendary, what the team has done and the team behind the team. Thank you so much for having us here. It's very, very special to be here and to be in this very nice garden with the way you set it up with all these pictures, it makes it more special, it's the first moment it sinks in a little bit because it was surreal what happened last night. Wiegman, speaking a few hours before the UK government announced a new package of measures to boost access to grassroots soccer, used the moment to call for further investment in the game. This incredible team won the Euros and then straightaway sent a letter to you, the Government, asking for attention and asking for access to football for all girls, Wiegman said. Steps have been taken but we're not done yet, we have to keep moving forward and we need a little bit more." We need some more investment," she said. "We're not there yet. In England we're up there but England needs to stay the trailblazer, it needs to be the big example. The players first but also the FA, the clubs, the Government, the country, the fans let's keep being the trailblazers. In her own speech, Rayner congratulated Wiegman's team on defending their title with grit, with determination and with skill. You roared, and I know I wasn't the only one roaring with you, Rayner said. Earlier on Monday, following almost a month of competition in Switzerland, the team's airplane branded with the word home touched down at Southend Airport in south east England. In a post on social media, the team shared a photo of the Euros trophy draped in an England flag on a seat of the plane. Holding the trophy, captain Leah Williamson was first to step off the plane alongside Wiegman. Outside of the airport, crowds were lined up to welcome the team. On Sunday fans erupted with joy across England after Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick to give her team a 3-1 win on penalties, after a 1-1 draw following extra time. According to the BBC, a peak live audience of 12.2 million watched the game across its platforms, making it the most watched television moment of 2025 across all TV broadcasters. It was back-to-back European trophies for the Lionesses and yet another final that Kelly had a huge impact on, after also coming on as a substitute during the Euro 2022 trophy match and scoring the winner against Germany. A homecoming open-top bus parade follows in central London on Tuesday, where there will be a procession along The Mall and the celebration will finish with a staged ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace. Defender Jess Carter has not joined her team-mates for the celebrations in London as she has returned to the United States ahead of Gotham FC's NWSL match against the Chicago Stars on Saturday. King Charles III said the team had the royal family's warmest appreciation and admiration following its win. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can, he added.
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Indian Express
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- Indian Express
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The Lionesses are heading back home to celebrate. England successfully defended its Women's European Championship title by beating world champion Spain in a shootout in the final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday. After becoming the first England team to win a major tournament on foreign soil, the squad will celebrate its victory with a trip to Downing Street later on Monday. Celebrations will continue on Tuesday with an open-top bus parade in central London, ending with a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace. Ahead of the players' arrival, a spokesperson for the country's soccer federation advised fans not to travel to the airport where they will land due to 'limited space,' urging them instead to join the planned homecoming celebrations. Fans erupted with joy across England after Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick to give her team a 3-1 win on penalties, after a 1-1 draw following extra time. According to the BBC, a peak live audience of 12.2 million watched the game across its platforms, making it the most watched television moment of 2025 across all TV broadcasters. King Charles III said the team had the royal family's 'warmest appreciation and admiration' following its win. 'The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can,' he added. The reception at Downing Street, where Saint George's flags — also known as the flag of England — were on display, will be hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. 'The Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation,' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. 'Their victory is not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but an inspiration for young people across the country. It stands as a testament to the determination, resilience and unity that define this outstanding team.' It was back-to-back European trophies for England and yet another final that Kelly had a huge impact on, after also coming on as a substitute during the Euro 2022 trophy match and scoring the winner against Germany in extra time to clinch a 2-1 victory.
