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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
ITV announce Euro 2025 pundits as Laura Woods leads coverage and Eni Aluko returns alongside former Chelsea manager
There is a new role for a fan favourite this tournament Eur on ITV announce Euro 2025 pundits as Laura Woods leads coverage and Eni Aluko returns alongside former Chelsea manager Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ITV have announced their stellar broadcasting line-up for this summer's Women's European Championships. England are looking to defend the Euro 2022 crown they dramatically won at Wembley Stadium three years ago. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 ITV have announced their broadcasting line up for the Women's European Championships Credit: Getty 4 Coverage will be led by the likes of pundit Karen Carney and presenter Laura Woods Credit: Getty 4 Eni Aluko is also returning to the broadcaster's studio coverage Credit: PA 4 The broadcaster will be showing England's opening game against France backed by their stellar line-up Coverage for the tournament being hosted in Switzerland will be across ITV, ITVX and STV, including the tournament opener between Finland and Iceland on July 2. ITV will cover England's first game on July 5 - a crunch match with France - as well as the Lionesses' final Group Stage game against home nations rival, Wales, on July 13. The show will be fronted by presenters Laura Woods and Seema Jaswal. Commentary will be provided by Seb Hutchinson, Sam Matterface and Pien Meulensteen. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL THREE 'N EASY EFL to show Saturday 3pm games as TV blackout loophole found after 65 years And they will be joined on co-commentary by Lucy Ward, Siobhan Chamberlain, Emma Byrne, and Nia Jones. Expert analysis will be provided by Karen Carney, Emma Hayes, Vicky Losada, Laura Georges, Jayne Ludlow, Eni Aluko and Caroline Weir. Ex-Chelsea boss Hayes returns to ITV screens during a break from her duties as the US Women's national team manager, a role she had held since May 2024. Meanwhile, Aluko is back after controversial comments she made about former Arsenal ace Ian Wright "blocking" pathways for women in broadcasting - a view she later apologised for. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK As well as England, ITV will also show Wales' match against France in Group D on July 9. The final will be broadcast on July 27 from Basel. Ella Toone breaks down in tears as Lionesses star receives message from teammate's dad ahead of Euro 2025 ITV's coverage will also include highlights packages from all games in Switzerland. Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: 'We are proud at ITV to broadcast the UEFA Women's Euros 2025 in what we expect to be a brilliant tournament showcasing the very top footballers in Europe. "The women's game continues to grow from strength to strength, and ITV will be front and centre to provide expert coverage, analysis and thought provoking punditry with our elite broadcasting team." Sarina Wiegman's squad has had far ideal preparation after three high-profile drop-outs in the form of Millie Bright, Fran Kirby and Mary Earps just weeks before the start of the competition. Fan favourite Wright will not appear in the studio for ITV and will instead be involved in a more hands-on capacity. Wright, 61, is headlining a new six-part series called "From the Ground Up". The heartwarming docu-series sees Wrighty follows him as he helps launch the first-ever girls' under-14 team at his childhood club, Ten Em Bee. He is joined by icons like Kelly Smith on the journey, which spotlights his mission to create lasting change in grassroots girls' football, and champion access and equity in the game. Wright also did not appear in the studio during ITV's coverage of the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC announced their own broadcast detail earlier this month. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
ITV announce Euro 2025 pundits as Laura Woods leads coverage and Eni Aluko returns alongside former Chelsea manager
ITV have announced their stellar broadcasting line-up for this summer's Women's European Championships. Advertisement 4 ITV have announced their broadcasting line up for the Women's European Championships Credit: Getty 4 Coverage will be led by the likes of pundit Karen Carney and presenter Laura Woods Credit: Getty 4 Eni Aluko is also returning to the broadcaster's studio coverage Credit: PA 4 The broadcaster will be showing England's opening game against France backed by their stellar line-up Coverage for the tournament being hosted in Switzerland will be across ITV, ITVX and STV, including the tournament opener between ITV will cover England's first game on July 5 - a crunch match with France - as well as the Lionesses' final Group Stage game against home nations rival, The show will be fronted by presenters Commentary will be provided by Seb Hutchinson, Sam Matterface and Pien Meulensteen. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And they will be joined on co-commentary by Lucy Ward, Siobhan Chamberlain, Emma Byrne, and Nia Jones. Expert analysis will be provided by Karen Carney, Ex-Chelsea boss Hayes returns to ITV screens during a break from her duties as the US Women's national team manager, a role she had held since May 2024. Meanwhile, Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Latest BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK As well as England, ITV will also show Wales' match against France in Group D on July 9. The final will be broadcast on July 27 from Basel. Ella Toone breaks down in tears as Lionesses star receives message from teammate's dad ahead of Euro 2025 ITV's coverage will also include highlights packages from all games in Switzerland. Advertisement Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: 'We are proud at ITV to broadcast the UEFA Women's Euros 2025 in what we expect to be a brilliant tournament showcasing the very top footballers in Europe. "The women's game continues to grow from strength to strength, and ITV will be front and centre to provide expert coverage, analysis and thought provoking punditry with our elite broadcasting team." Fan favourite Wright will not appear in the studio for ITV and will instead be involved in a more hands-on capacity. Advertisement Wright, 61, is headlining a new six-part series called "From the Ground Up". The heartwarming docu-series sees Wrighty follows him as he helps launch the first-ever girls' under-14 team at his childhood club, Ten Em Bee. He is joined by icons like Kelly Smith on the journey, which spotlights his mission to create lasting change in grassroots girls' football, and champion access and equity in the game. Wright also did not appear in the studio during ITV's coverage of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Advertisement THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
ITV News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
ITV reveals stellar UEFA Women's EUROS 2025 presenting and full tournament line-up
The countdown to the summer's biggest sporting tournament is underway and viewers will be guided through all of the action by ITV's sensational presenting and punditry lineup for the UEFA Women's Euros 2025. ITV's comprehensive live coverage will be led by Laura Woods and Seema Jaswal. Joining them to provide expert analysis and opinion will be Karen Carney, Emma Hayes, Vicky Losada, Laura Georges, Jayne Ludlow, Eni Aluko and Caroline Weir. Reporters for the tournament are Katie Shanahan for England, plus Beth Fisher for Wales and Semra Hunter for Europe. Commentators are Seb Hutchinson, Sam Matterface and Pien Meulensteen. They will be joined by Co-Commentators Lucy Ward, Siobhan Chamberlain, Emma Byrne, and Nia Jones. The tournament begins with coverage on ITV1, ITVX and STV with the opening match between Finland and Iceland (2nd July). Every match of this year's tournament will air on ITV1, ITVX and STV, with matches that are on at the same time broadcast on ITV4. ITV will broadcast England's first match of the tournament against France on Saturday 5th July, as well as their last match of the Group Stage against home nations rival, Wales, on Sunday 13th July. ITV will also broadcast Wales' match against France in Group D on Wednesday 9th July. ITV will broadcast one of the Quarter Finals and have first pick of one of the Semi-Final games. The Final of the tournament on Sunday 27th July on ITV1, ITVX, STV & STV Player. ITV will broadcast highlights of every match on ITVX throughout the UEFA Women's Euros 2025. ITV's package of coverage includes social platforms @ITVFootball on X, Facebook and Instagram and @ITVSport on TikTok and YouTube, ensuring fans will not miss a single minute of the action. Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: 'We are proud at ITV to broadcast the UEFA Women's Euros 2025 in what we expect to be a brilliant tournament showcasing the very top footballers in Europe. The women's game continues to grow from strength to strength, and ITV will be front and centre to provide expert coverage, analysis and thought provoking punditry with our elite broadcasting team.'
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Powerleague clubs kick off campaign to celebrate women and girls in football
Powerleague, the original and premier provider of commercial small-sided football in the UK, has launched She's Got Game, a new campaign designed to celebrate, support and showcase women and girls in football across Edinburgh. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Launching just as the UEFA Women's Euros 2025 has kicked off, the campaign is in response to research from Powerleague that revealed 46% of women and girls in the UK have felt judged or excluded simply for wanting to play football, despite the sport's growing popularity and rising confidence among players. The research found that football is now one of the most widely played sports among the 2,000 women and girls surveyed, yet 25% have experienced sexist comments, and only 15% believe football is equally welcoming to all genders. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To help build confidence and celebrate the creative side of football, Powerleague is launching She's Got Game, a chance for passionate players of all abilities to share their tricks, skills and favourite football moments, with the opportunity to win 1-2-1 coaching with freestyle pro Shannon Ghee. Shannon Ghee Plus, for everyone who enters, Powerleague is offering a free off-peak 5 aside pitch voucher to help players continue their footballing journey. Free pitches will be provided directly after submission. The survey also revealed that although 48% feel confident in their football skills, emotional hurdles like fear of judgement and practical issues such as lack of local spaces continue to limit access. In response, Powerleague clubs across Edinburgh are working to create clear, accessible pathways for women and girls of all ages and abilities to get involved including offering local, inclusive spaces designed to support players no matter their experience or confidence level. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Powerleague clubhouses across Edinburgh, which include Powerleague Sighthill and Powerleague Portobello will also be showing matches live throughout the UEFA Women's Euros this summer, creating safe and vibrant places for fans to come together, but also encouraging new audiences to explore playing themselves. Powerleague will also be offering a range of great food and drink offers including kids eating for free when accompanied by a full paying adult. Shannon Ghee On the campaign, Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague said: 'This survey confirms what we've long believed, that women and girls in Edinburgh and across the UK are not only passionate about football, but ready to play. 'Yet too many still face barriers that simply shouldn't exist. At Powerleague, we're committed to breaking those down by creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where everyone can thrive, no matter their background or ability. Football should be for everyone, and we're proud to be part of the movement making that a reality.' On supporting the She's Got Game campaign, Shannon Ghee, added: 'Football has given me confidence, community, and so much joy, and I want every girl and woman to feel that too. She's Got Game is about celebrating skill, creativity, and passion, no matter your level. Whether you're just starting out or have been playing for years, this is your moment to have fun, and show the world what you've got. I encourage everyone across Edinburgh to have a go at a trick, or share their favourite football bit, this summer!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To enter the She's Got Game competition, please visit: or our Instagram @powerleague. Key findings from the research included: Joy and skills For many, football is also a form of escape or joy. Twenty-seven percent said it offered them a break from stress or routine, while 26% described it as a source of fun. A further 13% said the sport gave them drive and motivation. Respondents also shared what they would most like to learn. Tackling and defensive positioning topped the list at 42%, closely followed by penalty-taking under pressure (41%). Barriers The most cited reason for not playing more was fear of judgment or not feeling good enough (22%), followed by lingering beliefs that football is 'not for girls' (16%). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A lack of safe or local spaces and time pressures due to school, work or family were each cited by 15% of respondents. Others pointed to high costs (10%), or not knowing how or where to get involved (11%). Rubiales incident – a catalyst for women's football The survey also looked at reactions to the fallout from the Luis Rubiales incident at the 2023 Women's World Cup, when the Spanish football official was criticised for kissing a player during the celebrations. More than a quarter (28%) said the incident made them more determined to support women's football, particularly among women aged 25 to 34. Another 11% said it prompted them to become more vocal about inclusion and equality. Demand for equality The study also found overwhelming demand for equality in the sport. 53% want equal pay and sponsorship, 52% want more women in leadership, and only 2% are unsure about the future of women's football showing just how far things have come on for the better. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In partnership with the FA, Powerleague will also be offering free women's and girl's coach led sessions and social Leagues across the duration of the Euros and beyond. To find out more or book onto a free session customers can visit: 18+ year olds: 16-17 year olds:
