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a day ago
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England: Sarina Wiegman hails Hannah Hampton's Euro 2025 'fairytale'
Sarina Wiegman has hailed Hannah Hampton's journey at Euro 2025 as a 'fairytale'. Hampton enjoyed an incredible tournament after being made England's No1 on the eve of the Euros, with Mary Earps retiring. Hampton excelled throughout the Euros and was named player of the match in the final, saving two penalties as England beat Spain. And asked about Hampton's tournament, Wiegman said: 'Every player has their one story and journey and hers has been incredible. 'Starting the tournament and losing the first game, there was so much riding on every game, we had five finals. 'She had to step up and I think she has been amazing. It's a little bit like a fairytale to stop those two penalties in the final.' England's final victory over Spain was in keeping with their run during the knockout stages as they edged another rollercoaster game. Spain took the lead midway through the first half thanks to Mariona Caldentey, but the Lionesses fought back. Alessia Russo equalised early in the second half, heading home Chloe Kelly's cross, and England battled their way to extra-time. Hampton's heroics got England over the line and Wiegman says she always had faith that the Lionesses would be European champions. 'To be honest, tonight I didn't have that,' said Wiegman, when asked if she had any doubts that England could go all the way. 'I had a couple of times in the Sweden game and the Italy game and I thought: 'We might keep going home tomorrow'. 'But we still had a couple of minutes to go, it's getting tight. But it's not a lack of belief, it's like... we're getting really close now. We had to score. 'And against Sweden, of course, when we had the penalty shootout, when we missed a couple of penalties, we were lucky that they missed theirs.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Inside G-Flip's fairytale wedding with reality star Chrishell Stause as the pair don Medieval costumes and exchange vows in a castle
G-Flip has married for the fourth time. The Australian singer, who uses they/them pronouns, wed American wife Chrishell Stause on Saturday, despite the pair having had three previous weddings. The two exchanged vows atop a castle in Los Angeles while attired in Medieval-themed costumes. Selling Sunset star Chrishell donned an off-the-shoulder corseted bridal gown fit for a fairytale princess. She added a tiered choker necklace in glistening black beads and wore her blonde locks down in curls with a braided detail across the top. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. G-Flip has married for the fourth time. The Australian singer, who uses they/them pronouns, wed American wife Chrishell Stause on Saturday, despite the pair having had three previous weddings. Both pictured The two exchanged vows atop a castle in Los Angeles while attired in Medieval-themed costumes G-Flip, real name Georgia Claire Flipo, dressed in a regal red prince costume with gold brocade details G-Flip, real name Georgia Claire Flipo, dressed in a regal red prince costume with gold brocade details. The star added a white shirt with puffed sleeves underneath and wore their blonde hair down in soft waves. After saying 'I do' for the fourth time, the couple enjoyed drinks from antique-style goblets and mingled with friends. The nuptials appeared to be held at the 3,800-square-foot, five-bedroom Mulholland Castle, which can be rented for $18K USD per month - according to Zillow. Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton posted Instagram images of the Kentucky-born 44-year-old in her bridal gown and the Australian 31-year-old in her prince costume. 'By royal decree, we request the honour of your noble presence to witness the wedding ceremony of Lord Flipo & Lady Stause,' the invite read. 'Lord Flipo & Lady Stause bid thee join in revelry and royal delight. Medieval, renaissance, regal, and festive attire encouraged. RSVP with haste!' 'Lady Stause' even dyed her own vow scroll with a tea bag and crafted her own bouquet. The nuptials appeared to be held at the 3,800-square-foot, five-bedroom Mulholland Castle After saying 'I do' for the fourth time, the couple enjoyed drinks from antique-style goblets and mingled with friends 'By royal decree, we request the honour of your noble presence to witness the wedding ceremony of Lord Flipo & Lady Stause,' the invite read Chrishell and G Flip first secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas, NV in July 2022 Guests dressed up in theme with the wedding The venue can be rented for $18K USD per month according to Zillow Chrishell and G Flip first secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas, NV in July 2022 without obtaining a marriage licence before renewing their vows in Palm Springs, CA in July 2023. Stause and the non-binary rocker renewed their vows for a third time in Melbourne, Australia in July 2024. 'We promised we're going to [renew our vows] every year,' the Daytime Emmy nominee explained to E! News in 2023. 'But just every year, something around the same time, spontaneous, fun, get everybody together and every single year, just celebrate.' The inseparable pair were dating other people - The Oppenheim Group president Jason Oppenheim and The Bachelorette Australia star Brooke Blurton - when they met at a Halloween party in 2021, but they didn't start dating until five months later. G Flip then enlisted Chrishell to be the sultry vixen in their music video for Get Me Outta Here in 2022. 'I adore you and cherish every second in your presence,' the Disco Cowgirl singer gushed on Instagram in a recent birthday tribute. 'You're my best friend and the most beautiful partner and wife I could ever dream of. Selling Sunset star Chrishell donned an off-the-shoulder corseted bridal gown fit for a fairytale princess She added a tiered choker necklace in glistening black beads and wore her blonde locks down in curls with a braided detail across the top The couple began dating after G Flip enlisted Chrishell to be the sultry vixen in their music video for Get Me Outta Here video in 2022 The brides posed with men in knight costumes on their big day 'I hope you have a beautiful birthday today and every day my angel - you're a hot lil muffin that lights up the world. Your wusband.' On June 19, Stause revealed she was 'back on the IVF hell train' and warned it might be her 'last attempt' before they explore 'other alternatives' for children. The Traitors contestant was previously married to This Is Us alum Justin Hartley, but their bitter divorce was finalized in 2021 after nearly two years of wedded bliss. Chrishell has been hard at work filming the ninth season of Adam DiVello's reality show Selling Sunset as well as the fourth season of spin-off Selling the OC, which premieres October 29 on Netflix. G Flip is next scheduled to perform at Montréal Pride on August 8 at 5pm, which will be held on the TD Canada stage in Quebec's Olympic Park Esplanade. On September 5, the Big Ol' Hammer singer will release their third studio album Dream Ride.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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England: Sarina Wiegman hails Hannah Hampton's Euro 2025 'fairytale'
Sarina Wiegman has hailed Hannah Hampton's journey at Euro 2025 as a 'fairytale'. Hampton enjoyed an incredible tournament after being made England's No1 on the eve of the Euros, with Mary Earps retiring. Hampton excelled throughout the Euros and was named player of the match in the final, saving two penalties as England beat Spain. And asked about Hampton's tournament, Wiegman said: 'Every player has their one story and journey and hers has been incredible. 'Starting the tournament and losing the first game, there was so much riding on every game, we had five finals. 'She had to step up and I think she has been amazing. It's a little bit like a fairytale to stop those two penalties in the final.' England's final victory over Spain was in keeping with their run during the knockout stages as they edged another rollercoaster game. Spain took the lead midway through the first half thanks to Mariona Caldentey, but the Lionesses fought back. Alessia Russo equalised early in the second half, heading home Chloe Kelly's cross, and England battled their way to extra-time. Hampton's heroics got England over the line and Wiegman says she always had faith that the Lionesses would be European champions. 'To be honest, tonight I didn't have that,' said Wiegman, when asked if she had any doubts that England could go all the way. 'I had a couple of times in the Sweden game and the Italy game and I thought: 'We might keep going home tomorrow'. 'But we still had a couple of minutes to go, it's getting tight. But it's not a lack of belief, it's like... we're getting really close now. We had to score. 'And against Sweden, of course, when we had the penalty shootout, when we missed a couple of penalties, we were lucky that they missed theirs.'
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Hannah Hampton's comeback story defies belief and leads England to Euro 2025 glory
It was, as Sarina Wiegman said, a 'fairytale'. But Hannah Hampton had believed from the start, having proved everyone wrong just to reach Euro 2025. Even when Hampton overcame the doubts and the advice of doctors who said she would not become a goalkeeper, she did not believe the England fans would welcome her after replacing a legend between the posts in Mary Earps. Hampton finished the Euros as England's hero in the penalty shootout win over Spain, perhaps as the tournament's best player, and with Wiegman jumping into arms after saving the spot-kicks from Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey. 'Every player has her own story and her journey has been incredible too,' Wiegman said. 'It's a little bit like a fairytale when you then stop those penalties in the final.' "We're the team that never gives up,' said Hampton, but she had saved them. England led for just four minutes and 52 seconds of the knockout stages but finished Euro 2025 as the champions. They relied on their spirit and determination but also their new No 1: the player of the match in the quarter-finals and final. The defiant stopper of four penalties across two shootouts, aided by the help of a 'cheat-sheet' on her water bottle. There are many sliding doors moments of England's Euros win, a tournament Wiegman described as the 'most chaotic and ridiculous' she had experienced. Some came in the final, as Spain led 1-0 and pushed for more. Other came three months ago, such as when Michelle Agyemang was called into Wiegman's squad for the first time because of an injury to Alessia Russo, beginning a timeline where the 19-year-old would twice rescue them. But many of those fateful moments where England stood on the brink of crashing out, only to remain alive, involve Hampton. There was the diving stop to deny Fridolina Rolfo when England were 2-0 down to Sweden in the quarter-finals. The point-blank save from Emma Severini when England were 1-0 down to Italy with just minutes to go in their semi-final. In a tournament where England clawed their way through, Hampton ensured England's heartrate never went completely flat. It is fitting, as Hampton's own story is a comeback in itself. She was born with an eye condition called strabismus and as a child underwent several corrective procedures. Doctors told her that she couldn't play football and then said to her parents that she wouldn't be able to become a professional. To this day, Hampton does not have full depth perception, but has still made it to the highest level of the game. Hampton was part of England's squad at the last Euros but was dropped by Wiegman after the tournament amid reports of her behaviour and attitude at camp. At 21, Hampton was left out by her club Aston Villa, too, while the negative headlines and stories circulating made her want to quit completely. She didn't, and instead put her head down, proving herself to first Emma Hayes and then Sonia Bompastor to claim her place at Chelsea. But Hampton also arrived at the Euros with more pressure on her shoulders than anyone in the England squad, at her first major tournament a starter while stepping into the gloves left by a legend. Earps' retirement, just weeks before the Euros, added to the scrutiny Hampton faced as she inherited the No 1 jersey. For all that the 24-year-old paid a glowing tribute to Earps and her legacy, it is to Hampton's immense credit that her predecessor's name has barely been mentioned this month. Hampton, simply, has raised the level. She would have been England's No 1 anyway, even if Earps had not retired. She not only made crucial saves throughout the tournament, showing immense athleticism and reach, but also commanded her box and showed bravery to come for crosses. Even with a bloodied nose against Sweden in the quarter-finals, Hampton pushed through the bodies to punch clear. Against Spain, too, Hampton's aggressive decision-making under pressure ensured the world champions did not create any more chances from crosses after Caldentey's first-half header. Her quality on the ball was never in doubt. Hampton's upbringing in Spain and her early years playing as a striker meant she developed excellent technique and at the Euros she has displayed her passing range. Against Spain, England were comfortable going back towards their goalkeeper, who was able to then play out or go long with accuracy. In a Euros that was defined by exceptional goalkeeper, Hampton stood out as the finest at the tournament. She has a claim, too, to have been England's best player, and was certainly their most consistent from the opening defeat to France to their final victory over Spain. If Bonmati, for all of the Ballon d'Or holder's obvious quality and her own inspirational moments, felt like a default pick for player of the tournament, Hampton may have a more persuasive claim. 'There are a lot of things I had to deal with before the tournament, my teammates helped me through,' Hampton said. And there she stood, as a back-to-back Euros winner, but now firmly in the spotlight and shining in it.
Times
4 days ago
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- Times
The Times Daily Quiz: Friday July 18, 2025
1 Which fairytale character has trouble with a family of three bears? 2 I'm Just Wild About Harry was a 1948 campaign song of which US president? 3 The Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks is set in a fictional suburb of which Cheshire city? 4 The largest UK forest, Galloway Forest Park is in which Scottish council area? 5 Kensington Gardens features a memorial playground named after which princess of Wales? 6 Abolished in 1987, the final fee for which animal licence was 37 pence? 7 Elgar's ninth Enigma Variation is named after which 'mighty hunter' in the Bible? 8 In Welsh place names, which four-letter element indicates an estuary or river mouth? 9 Leopard, bearded, harbour, ringed and harp are species of which pinniped? 10 Which Victorian stage actor is played by Ralph Fiennes in David Hare's new play Grace Pervades? 11 In which Graham Greene novel do Brown, Smith and Jones travel to Haiti on the ship Medea? 12 The opening lines of which Bruce Springsteen song refer to the 1981 killing of gangster Philip Testa? 13 Produced by Jeremy Clarkson, what was named the best lager in England at the 2024 World Beer awards? 14 The Phil Taylor Trophy is awarded to the World Matchplay champion in which sport? 15 Guillotined in April 1794, which French revolutionary is pictured? Scroll down for answersAnswers1 Goldilocks 2 Harry Truman 3 Chester 4 Dumfries and Galloway 5 Princess Diana 6 Dog licence 7 Nimrod 8 Aber 9 Seal 10 Henry Irving 11 The Comedians 12 Atlantic City, as in 'Well, they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night' 13 Hawkstone Premium 14 Darts 15 Georges Danton
