Chloe Kelly thanks for doubters after firing England to Euro 2025 glory
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Powys County Times
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- Powys County Times
Lionesses lift Euros trophy in front of thousands at Buckingham Palace
The England Women's football team have lifted their European Championships trophy outside Buckingham Palace as thousands joined in the celebrations of their dramatic victory. The Lionesses were cheered by thousands of fans along The Mall on Tuesday after the team defended their Euros title with a penalty shootout win over Spain in the final in Basel, Switzerland. Wearing white Nike T-shirts and England scarves, the team took photos with their phones as the buses travelled down the street, led by the Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth and flanked on either side by cheering fans waving flags. Manager Sarina Wiegman danced alongside afrobeat star Burna Boy on stage while there was also a performance of Proud by Heather Small, before captain Leah Williamson lifted the trophy in the air to huge cheers. The squad then posed for photos with the gathered fans on the Mall amid a large red fireworks display, before singing along to Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline as it played over the speakers. Speaking on stage at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of the palace to host Alex Scott, a tearful Williamson said: 'I've been crying all the way down The Mall. All for this moment! ❤️ — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 29, 2025 'This is unbelievable, probably one of the best things we've ever, ever been a part of, so thank you for coming out.' Williamson described the team as 'special, special people', adding: 'We love each other, we've got each other's back on and off the pitch. 'We had tough moments, nasty things to deal with, and still we rise.' Lioness Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning penalty in the Euros final, swore as she celebrated on stage. The forward told host Alex Scott: '(It is) so good to stand side by side with every single one of these girls throughout the whole tournament, and the staff that you don't see behind the scenes. It's incredible. 'Thank you to everyone that got out to support us, whether that's in Switzerland or here today. It's so f****** special.' Scott immediately apologised to the crowd for the language. Alessia Russo, who scored the Lionesses' equaliser with a header against Spain in the final, described the celebrations on The Mall as 'a bit surreal'. Asked by BBC News how she was feeling whilst on the open-top bus, she said: 'Tired, but on cloud nine. I mean, this is just unreal. 'We didn't really know what to expect coming into it today, but everyone was so excited on the bus, and it feels so nice to come back to England and celebrate with our fans.' Asked to describe the scenes in central London, Russo added: 'It's just a bit surreal. It's crazy to see this many people come out in the home of England at London, heading up to Buckingham Palace – it's just crazy. 'I'd never have dreamed of anything like it.' Celebrations on home soil began on Monday when the team landed at Southend Airport in Essex, where hundreds of fans waited to catch a glimpse of Sarina Wiegman's side and the trophy. The Lionesses attended a reception at Downing Street hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer offered 'a huge, huge congratulations to you and to the whole team' as he spoke with Wiegman and some of the Lionesses via a video call from the garden of No 10. The King also congratulated the European champions on Monday, saying in a statement posted on X: 'You have shown through your example over past weeks that there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms. 'Well done, Lionesses.'
Daily Record
14 minutes ago
- Daily Record
Panathinaikos boss sends message to Rangers fans as Champions League rivals make solemn vow
Panathinaikos gaffer Rui Vitoria has told Rangers supporters they partied too early in Glasgow after the first leg Panathinaikos gaffer Rui Vitoria has warned Rangers fans they partied too early at Ibrox - as he plans to end their Champions League hopes. The Portuguese boss believes his side can overturn a 2-0 deficit from Glasgow in Athens tomorrow night. Despite creating chances in the first-leg, Panathinaikos failed to take them as Russell Martin earned a vital victory in his first competitive game in charge. It allowed Rangers to put one foot in the next round but Vitoria is adamant the tie isn't over. He accepts that Ibrox punters were delighted with the win - but believes their over-confidence might come back to bite Martin's men. When asked if he'd noticed Rangers celebrating at the end - and if he had a message for the Panathinaikos fans - Vitoria said: 'Good question. Of course, it was a result that gave pleasure and satisfaction to Rangers. 'But you should never forget there is a second match coming up. 'It's normal for their fans to be happy with the result. 'Tomorrow, we'll do our best because we're looking forward to qualification. 'Rangers are a good team but so are Panathinaikos. 'We'll have more than 40,000 fans behind us. They will give us confidence and we think we can still go through. 'We have to be together and more united than ever. 'We had a nice atmosphere in Glasgow but, believe me, it will be a hot atmosphere in Athens. 'Our rivals will understand that it's not easy to play here - not for Rangers or anyone.' Vitoria insists home advantage will be crucial for the Greek outfit tomorrow night at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. He has urged his side to get a grip of the game early and put Rangers on the back foot. And he's convinced that if they can score the critical first goal - Panathinaikos can go on to win the tie. The former Benfica, Spartak Moscow and Egypt coach said: 'We have to read the game and, of course, we're looking for a quick goal. 'But if you do this without being concentrated, that can be a mistake. 'What's important is not to let our rivals take the initiative in the game. 'We have to create that and know exactly what to expect from Rangers. 'We know what we have to do - be confident and concentrated during the 90 minutes. 'We're playing in our own ground with our fans helping us. 'Tomorrow is another final for us and we have to be ready to succeed. 'We had so many chances in Glasgow but couldn't score. Rangers had less but scored two goals. We were punished. 'We're playing a team with a lot of quality but the first game left us with a bitter taste in our mouths. 'But if we're confident on Wednesday and believe in our plan, we can succeed. 'The most important thing is to score the first goal. 'If we do that, the second and third will come too.' Panathinaikos aren't expected to make many changes, with only suspended right-back Georgios Vagiannidis missing after his Ibrox red card. Vitoria doesn't envisage his opposition number Martin ripping up his philosophy either in Athens - unless Rangers find themselves behind. He said: 'Rangers will play the same way as in Glasgow, I don't expect the coach to make any transformations. 'Everything will depend on how much pressure we put them under. 'The coach will respect the same principles as the first game. 'But if they're losing the game, he might make changes. We'll be ready and prepared for that. 'The players I will use know exactly what they need to do. 'We're prepared, we have a plan - and we can do it.'
Daily Mail
14 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi share rare glimpse of their blended family as they take Wolfie, Sienna and baby Athena to Lionesses' victory parade
Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have shared a rare glimpse of their blended family as the royal couple joined Lionesses fans at their Euros victory parade in London today. The King's niece, 36, and Edoardo made their way to The Mall to watch the European champions lift their hard-earned trophy as a 65,000-strong crowd cheered for the squad. The Lionesses waved at onlookers from atop a bus as it travelled down the thoroughfare - with the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson also joining in the celebrations. The royal looked lovingly at her baby daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, who was safely fastened to her father's chest. Beatrice gave birth to her and Edoardo's second daughter on January 22, with the couple shielding their newborn - dressed in an adorable, baby pink onesie - from cameras. Edoardo and Beatrice's older daughter, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, three, however, appeared unfazed by the large gathering as she waved England's flag while enjoying a sweet treat during her most public appearance yet. In one sweet moment, Beatrice was seen leaning over to talk to Wolfie, Edoardo's eight-year-old son with his former fiancee, architect Dara Huang. Beatrice often refers to Wolfie as her 'bonus child' who is frequently seen at royal events and family gatherings, including Christmas celebrations at Sandringham and the Princess of Wales's 2024 carol concert. The family was casually dressed as Princess Beatrice went makeup-free for the victory parade after Sarina Wiegman's side thumped Spain 3-1 on penalties in the nail-biting final on Sunday, July 27. Beatrice pulled her hair back into a messy bun and dressed for cooler weather in London today as she paired a cream sweater with a blue, floral print maxi skirt from Farm Rio. Sienna was matching with her baby sister, as the toddler was dressed in a pink t-shirt - with an adorable bow clipped to her blonde hair. Prior to today's appearance, Sienna's family has only shown the back of her head in public posts and birthday announcements. However, a friend of Beatrice told Tatler earlier this year: 'Sienna is absolutely gorgeous and looks exactly like Bea. She's really cheeky and has a very good personality.' Buckingham Palace announced Princess Beatrice and Edoardo - who tied the knot in 2020 - welcomed Athena Rose on January 22. The newborn is 11th in line to the British throne, pushing her aunt Princess Eugenie down to 12th place. The family's trip to The Mall to celebrate the Lionesses victory comes after Beatrice's cousin, Prince William and his daughter Charlotte travelled to Basel, Switzerland, to watch the dramatic Euros final last week. The team roared to a 3-1 victory in a thrilling penalty shootout that saw them triumph over Spain and retain their title as the European champions following their 2022 win. Sweet images of the young princess with her father show them doing almost exactly identical expressions of shock as the tense match unfolded. The royal was also given a winners medal to keep after the presentation ceremony - which she was seen holding on to reverently. Princess Beatrice's most recent appearance comes after she and Edoardo marked their fifth wedding anniversary. The British property developer, 41, paid tribute to Beatrice as an 'incredible partner, the most beautiful and amazing wife' in a gushing Instagram post on July 17 - five years after the couple said 'I do' in a private Windsor ceremony. He shared a snap of the couple posing together on a beach in Scotland, which he accompanied with the sweet caption. It read: 'Happy 5th Anniversary to my incredible partner, the most beautiful and amazing wife. I cherish every moment we've spent together and am deeply grateful for our journey. Here's to countless more years filled with laughter and tons of love!' The Lionesses have enjoyed a heroes' welcome after they emerged victorious over the Spanish side in a dramatic finale to the Euros tournament. Thousands of fans joined in the victory celebrations as they cruised through The Mall on board a bus emblazoned with the slogan '2022 and 2025 European Champions' just after noon today. Rapid preparations had been made for the ceremony after Sarina Wiegman's team thumped Spain 3-1 on penalties following a tense and drawn-out 120 minutes of stalemate football in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday. The Lionesses turned out in t-shirts that read 'HOME', with the 'H' stylised as a pair of letter 'I's in recognition of their two European titles on the trot, and red scarves bearing the Three Lions and the word 'CHAMPIONS'. Kerry Davis - the first Black women's footballer to play for England - then brought out the Euro 2025 trophy alongside Jane Oboavwoduo, a 14-year-old forward in the England Under-17s, before the team hoisted it aloft in a flurry of red smoke to the cheers of thousands. A tearful Leah Williamson told the crowds it had been like a 'fairytale', adding: 'I've been crying all the way down the Mall. It's unbelievable. It's one of the best things we've ever been a part of.' She continued: 'There's lots of ways to win a football match and we repeatedly did it the hard way. You can see how much we care about playing for England. How much we love it.'
