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Euro 2025 has shown that everyone can get on the scoresheet. But what does that actually say about the football? The Athletic’s Michael Cox watched every match to bring you the moments you may have missed.
England crushed Wales 6-1 to advance to the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals, finishing behind France in Group D. England netted through Stanway, Toone, Hemp, Russo, Mead, and Beever-Jones. Next, they face a formidable Sweden.
We've got Women's Euro, Club World Cup, a transfer window that's heating up, and a USMNT defeat in the Gold Cup final to chew on. Let's get into it! All times U.S./Eastern Monday, July 7 🇪🇺 Women's Euro: Spain vs.
Amongst their star performers were the authoritative holding midfielder Patri Guijarro, the elusive Claudia Pina and the quick-footed Vicky Lopez, all familiar to anyone with even a passing knowledge of Barcelona. But it’s significant that none of that trio played in Spain’s triumph at World Cup 2023.
Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman and players hailed a "proper England" performance after they hammered the Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich on Wednesday.
As Group B winners, Spain will play their quarter-final on 18 July (20:00 BST) against Group A runners-up and hosts Switzerland in Bern. Italy, meanwhile, will face Norway in Geneva on 16 July (20:00 BST).
Esther González scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a statement of intent by routing Portugal 5-0 in their Women’s European Championship opener on Thursday. The 32-year-old González became the oldest player to score for Spain,