UEFA Women's Euro 25 | New faces and old fears: Lionesses’ title defence is a step into the unknown
England are the defending European champions but the years since Wembley glory have seen continual evolution
The England squad that heads to Switzerland attempting to retain their European title looks different to the one that won a first major title only three years ago, but evolution is a necessary step in the life cycle of a team and, especially, when the rest of the world is also evolving.
Source: theguardian.com
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From Russo to Katoto: six contenders to be top scorer at Euro 2025
Russo is coming into this tournament in the form of her career. Her 12 goals in the Women’s Super League played an integral role in the Gunners’ second-place finish and earned her a share of the Golden Boot, alongside Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw. She was also Arsenal’s top scorer in their run to securing the Champions League. Her productivity in front of goal has been the biggest improvement to her game.
The 27-year-old Schüller is an instinctive striker and her form for club and country this season has made her one to watch. She amassed 16 goals in all competitions as Bayern Munich claimed their first domestic double with the striker scoring a hat-trick in the DFB Pokal final against Werder Bremen. Schüller is a constant in the international setup and has been part of the squad at the last four major tournaments. She was Germany’s top scorer when they claimed the bronze medal at last summer’s Olympics and was similarly prolific in their latest Nations League campaign.
In a team full of stars, Pina is threatening to shine the brightest. The 23-year-old has taken the headlines this season with some sensational performances. Pina’s potential has never been in doubt, with her natural technical ability and eye for goal clear. At the age of 13 in 2014-15 she scored 100 goals in 20 appearances for Barcelona’s Infantin-Alevín youth side (a season in which her team scored 279 goals in 21 games), and she made her senior debut at 16. Her 24 goals in all competitions this season helped Pere Romeu’s team secure a domestic treble, while she finished top scorer in the Champions League.
Over the last two seasons, Beerensteyn has started to realise her potential, finding the kind of form many expected from her when she first broke into the Dutch setup. In the absence of Vivianne Miedema, she has stepped up to lead the line. She finished as the Netherlands’ top scorer in Euro 2025 qualifying and in their recent Nations League campaign. Domestically, she has also been prolific, winning the Frauen Bundesliga Golden Boot with Wolfsburg.
González’s four goals in her last four games for Spain have put her in the frame to be their first-choice No 9 this summer. The 32-year-old is one of a handful of the Spanish squad to play abroad and has taken the National Women’s Soccer League by storm since joining Gotham FC in August 2023. She scored the goal that won them their first NWSL Championship a few months after joining and has been prolific at club level in the first half of this season.
Katoto is one of the most naturally talented forwards in the women’s game. Her domestic career to date has been played solely at Paris Saint-Germain. In the decade after making her senior debut, the 26-year-old racked up 180 goals in 223 appearances. She finished as their leading goalscorer in the 2024-25 season, her 12 Première Ligue goals helping them to a second-place finish in what turned out to be her final season at the club before this summer’s move to Lyon. (Source: The Guardian)
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Beth Mead insists Lionesses can take heat as they arrive for Euro 2025
Midfielder believes squad is prepared for all conditions
England feel well prepared to cope with the heatwave that awaits them in Switzerland, Beth Mead has said, as the Lionesses flew to Zurich on Monday to defend their European title.
Source: theguardian.com
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Netherlands
A lack of goals while narrowly avoiding a qualifying playoff shows they are not at their best, but Vivianne Miedema will surely make an impact
The Netherlands did not have a smooth journey to the Euros and qualified in the final group game, away against Norway in the coastal town of Bergen.
Source: theguardian.com
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Wales
Rhian Wilkinson has created a flexible playing style and Wales are not travelling to Switzerland just to be happy there
Wales are making their long-awaited debut at a major tournament, but they are not content to travel to Switzerland as glorified tourists. They aim to emulate their male counterparts at France 2016 and travel deep into the knockout phase.
Source: theguardian.com
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UEFA Women's EURO 2025: The 16 confirmed squads
Women's Euro 2025 takes place in Switzerland from 2-27 July
All the final squads for the tournament have now been named. Here are the final 23-player lists for each country.
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Exclusive: Aston Villa could now agree £100m+ sale of women's team
The West Midlands giants have faced profit and sustainability (PSR) issues over the past couple of years
Aston Villa could be set to sell a stake in their women’s team at a valuation of more than £100million, sources have told Football Insider.
Source: footballinsider247.com
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Fiorentina sign Bonfantini from Juventus until 2027
Fiorentina have announced the permanent signing of Agnese Bonfantini from Juventus on a contract running until 2027. The player spent several seasons out on loan—first at Sampdoria, then Inter Milan, and most recently with Fiorentina. Bonfantini scored nine goals last season across Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the Women’s Champions League, earning her a well-deserved permanent deal with the club. (Source: women'sfootball.blog)
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Sweden enter Women's EURO in top form after sweeping aside Norway
The result is perfect preparation for Sweden, as they now head to Switzerland for Euro 2025, where they open their campaign against Denmark on 4th July
Sweden Women will head into the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on a 12-match unbeaten run, as Norway became the latest side to fail to get the better of their neighbours, who ran out 2-0 winners in Oslo.
Source: tribalfootball.com
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Finland lose to Netherlands in final match before Women's EURO 2025
Vivianne Miedema scored her 98th and 99th international goals in Netherlands win
Finland Women lost their five-match unbeaten run on the eve of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship thanks to a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in a warm-up friendly before the tournament.
Source: tribalfootball.com
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Gulf in class shows as Ireland utterly outplayed in 4-0 defeat to USWNT
No sweet sixteen for Ireland in Denver then
After 15 successive wins in this fixture, this was quite grim, often grisly, occasionally gruesome, as Ireland were thoroughly bested in all departments.
Source: m.independent.ie
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UEFA Women's EURO 2025 | France’s Grace Geyoro: ‘We must look England straight in the eyes’
The midfielder talks about France’s belief and being a role model
Last month France head coach, Laurent Bonadei, made the controversial decision to drop the captain Wendie Renard, the vice-captain Eugénie Le Sommer, who also happens to be the most capped female player in France of all time, as well as Kenza Dali.
Source: theguardian.com
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Women's International friendly: Australia vs. Slovenia
For Australia, Alex Chidiac and Emily Gielnik are straight back into the starting XI, and Montemurro has given Teagan Micah her 7th start in a row in goal despite Mackenzie Arnold being back from injury. (Source: The Guardian)
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Spain
The world champions’ squad contains two Ballon d’Or winners and a place in the final is the minimum requirement
Spain are in exceptional form, with a settled squad and only a few lingering doubts. With a stellar cast including Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey, Laia Aleixandri, Irene Paredes, Esther González, Ona Batlle and Patri Guijarro, they are the only team in Switzerland with two double Ballon d’Or winners – an accolade La Roja have dominated since 2021.
Source: theguardian.com
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Italy
The Azzurre have been improving since Andrea Soncin took over but they have been drawn in a tough group
“The feeling is the same as in 2019,” says Cristiana Girelli, one of the main protagonists of the World Cup that changed the history of Italy’s women’s national team. That was the year Italy topped their group ahead of Australia and reached the quarter-finals.
Source: theguardian.com
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When are the 2025-26 Barclays Women’s Super League fixtures released?
The Women’s Super League (WSL) has revealed the date and time of when the fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be revealed
Chelsea will look to defend their title next season but could face fierce competition from the likes of European champions Arsenal, Manchester United, and Man City.
Source: shekicks.net
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Taylor Hinds set to leave Liverpool and join Arsenal on a free transfer
The Guardian has reported that Hinds has decided to join the Gunners when her contract expires at the end of June
Taylor Hinds is set to end her five-year stay at Liverpool and join European champions Arsenal on a free transfer.
Source: shekicks.net
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NWSL Power Rankings: Seattle Reign, Racing Louisville make statements at midseason
Teams that struggled in 2024 are crashing the top half of the rankings as the league hits the 2025 campaign’s halfway mark
What a night it was in Kentucky. Racing Louisville’s 2–0 win over the defending champions, the Orlando Pride, was one of the biggest results in the team’s history.