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Associated Press
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Sweden crushes Germany at the Euros for the first time and tops group
ZURICH (AP) — Sweden put down a statement 4-1 win over Germany at the Women's European Championship on Saturday and secured a potentially easier route to the final. The record eight-time champion was dominated, although Sweden's task was made easier after Germany forward Carlotta Wamser was sent off — barely half an hour in — for swatting a ball away from the goal-line with her arm. By that point Sweden was up 2-1 after goals from Stina Blackstenius and teenager Smilla Holmberg canceled Jule Brand's early opener for Germany. Fridolina Rolfö calmly slotted the penalty after Wamser's red card and substitute Lina Hurtig wrapped up the scoring late on to cap a miserable night for Germany, which conceded four goals for the first time in any Euro match, including qualifiers. It was the first time Sweden beat Germany at the Euros and ensured it topped Group C with maximum points and avoided the possibility of facing World Cup champion and Euro 2025 favorite Spain in the semifinals. Sweden will face the runner-up of Group D in the quarterfinals, with Germany facing the team that tops that group. That will be France, England or the Netherlands. France has six points and plays the Netherlands, which has three points along with defending champion England. England plays Wales, also on Sunday. Germany and Sweden had already qualified for the knockout stages but the match was decisive for top spot in the group, with a draw being enough for Sweden thanks to a better goal difference. There were four good chances in the opening five minutes and Germany took the lead in the seventh minute when Brand ran onto a smart throughball from Wamser and fired in. It was the first goal Sweden conceded in the tournament but it recovered from that setback just five minutes later. A rapid counterattack saw Blackstenius collect the ball near the halfway line and race into the area before slotting calmly past Ann-Katrin Berger. Sweden led in somewhat fortunate circumstances in the 25th. Holmberg sprinted down the right and into the area and was tackled by Germany defender Sarai Linder, who inadvertently kicked the ball off the Swedish teen's shin and it ricocheted into the net. It was a first international goal for the 18-year-old Holmberg, who recently graduated from high school. Matters swiftly went from bad to worse for Germany when Wamser was shown a straight red card for blocking a shot by Rolfö with her arm. Wamser was in the team in place of Giulia Gwinn, and the injured Germany captain put her arm around the young defender when she left the pitch in tears. Rolfö dispatched the penalty into the bottom left corner. Sweden's attack was relentless in the first half but, with the result seemingly decided, it slacked off after the break, although Hurtig tapped in another in the 80th. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
FC Barcelona News: 8 July 2025
Wojciech Szczęsny contract extension until 2027 - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona and the player Wojciech Szczęsny have reached an agreement for the extension his contract which will tie him to the Club until 30 June 2027. The deal comes after a great season from the goalkeeper following his unexpected arrival to cover the unfortunate long term injury to Marc ter Stegen. Ivan Rakitić announces retirement - FC Barcelona Ivan Rakitić has announced his retirement at the age of 37. After spending his final seasons playing in the Saudi Pro League and back in Croatia, he has decided to hang up his boots, bringing an end to a brilliant career that included spells at Schalke 04, Sevilla, and FC Barcelona. Advertisement Barça Women's team to return to training on 28 July - FC Barcelona The Barça Women first team will return to training on 28 July after medicals to link up with coach Pere Romeu and start preparations for the 2025/26 season. FC Barcelona and Fridolina Rolfö agree to sever ties - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona and the player Fridolina Rolfö have reached an agreement for the termination of her contract with the Club. The Club wishes to publicly thank Fridolina for her professionalism, commitment, dedication and her positive and close relationship with all elements of the blaugrana family, and wishes her all the best for the future. FC Barcelona and Ellie Roebuck agree to sever contract - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona and Ellie Roebuck have decided to terminate the players contract with the club. Barça wishes to thank the English goalkeeper for her commitment and dedication and wishes her luck and success in the future. Spain 6-2 Belgium: Alexia Putellas strikes twice as world champions win again to reach quarter-finals | UEFA Women's EURO 2025 | Belgium equalised twice but there was no stopping an Alexia Putellas-inspired Spain as the world champions ran up a big score for the second time in UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group B, triumphing 6-2 in Thun in the joint highest-scoring game in final tournament history to seal a place in the last eight. Advertisement Pablo Torre, on track for Mallorca - Mundo Deportivo The attacking midfielder plans to travel immediately after the operation is completed. The two solutions for Iñaki Peña - Mundo Deportivo The goalkeeper accepts his departure and prioritizes a foreign team, although if no offer is finalized, he will be at the start of Barça's game on June 13 because he has one more year on his contract. AC Milan close the exit door on Rafa Leão - Mundo Deportivo Coach Massimilano Allegri expressed his joy at the winger's continued contract and assured that "he's going to have a great season" at the Italian club. Inter on alert over the future of Dumfries and Barça - Mundo Deportivo In Italy, reports indicate that the Nerazzurri are concerned about whether Barcelona or Manchester City decide to exercise the Dutchman's €25 million release clause, a condition that expires on July 15. Advertisement More from
