In terms of challenges that two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger has overcome, making a string of saves in Germany’s Euro 2025 quarterfinal victory over France on Saturday night is relatively low down on the list.

After twice recovery from thyroid cancer, Berger has the words ‘all we have is now’ tattooed on her neck and the goalkeeper epitomised Germany’s resilience as they reached the semi-finals

Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger’s heroics in the penalty shootout helped Germany beat France and book a semifinal spot in the Women’s European Championships in Basel, Switzerland.