2025 Women’s Euro: Switzerland’s fairy-tale run continues with last-gasp equaliser
Switzerland are into the quarter-finals of a major tournament for the first time in their history - and they left it late to get there.
Hosting this year’s Euros, the pressure was always going to be immense, but few expected the drama that unfolded in Geneva.
England news: Lauren James makes the difference as Lionesses beat the Netherlands 4-0
England bounced back from a disappointing 2-1 defeat to France with a statement win, thumping the Netherlands 4-0 in their second group stage game at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell reflects on Chelsea and England star Lauren James’ impact against the Dutch.
Anita Asante on Arsenal’s quadruple, breaking barriers & building a more inclusive game
Anita Asante is one of the most respected figures in British football and a leading voice among today’s most in-demand football speakers.
A central defender and midfielder who made over 70 appearances for the England national team, she played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s historic 2006/07 season, when the club secured an unprecedented quadruple - including the UEFA Women’s Cup, FA Women’s Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup.
UEFA Women’s Euro news: Analysing the Lionesses’ disappointing performance against France
In the post-match interview after the loss to France, Sarina Wiegman described England’s first performance in the Women’s Euro 2025 the best, saying: “We were too sloppy.”
Even before England scored a disallowed goal in the 15th minute, there were signs that the Lionesses were not playing to the high standards they’ve set for themselves.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire analyses the Lionesses’ loss against France.
England news: Lionesses must beat the Netherlands to keep Euro dreams alive
England began their Euro 2025 defence in far from convincing fashion, suffering a 2-1 loss to France in Zurich.
It marked the first time a reigning European champion has lost their opener, and the damage was all too clear.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell reflects on the loss, and what the Lionesses need to address ahead of their test against the Netherlands.
Cricket news: Smriti Mandhana – Indian batting star shattering boundaries, one six at a time
Cricket is more than just a sport in India. It’s not simply about a bat and a ball. Rather, it’s the heartbeat of the nation, a pulse that rushes through every Indian’s veins.
The sport is, in every sense, the epitome of patriotism, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ishita Trivedi.
Breaking barriers: British rower Helen Glover’s journey from Olympic gold to parenthood and back
Helen Glover is a double Olympic gold medallist, triple World Champion, and one of Britain’s most successful rowers. From PE teacher to global icon, she made history at London 2012 and Rio 2016.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, Helen shares her views on elite mindset, parenthood, and pushing limits at every stage of life.
Norway edge Switzerland in tense Women’s Euro 2025 opener
Norway opened their Women’s Euro 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 win over hosts Switzerland, delivering an early statement of intent at a packed St. Jakob-Park in Basel.
Courage under pressure: Briana Scurry's story of leadership, loss & legacy as a former footballer
Briana Scurry is a trailblazer in women's football, having made history as one of the first African American professional female footballers to rise to global prominence.
A double Olympic gold medallist and World Cup winner, she's widely regarded as a pioneer among Football speakers for her inspirational leadership both on and off the pitch.
PFA Women’s Player of the Year: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd stars dominate the shortlist
The Professional Footballers’ Association has revealed the top six nominees for the 2024/25 Women’s Players’ Player of the Year award.
With the winner set to be announced on August 19 in Manchester, the field features a mix of attacking excellence, midfield mastery and goalkeeping dominance.
WNBA news: Chicago Sky star Angel Reese announces plans to trademark ‘mebounds’ moniker
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made headlines this week when she announced plans to trademark the word ‘mebounds’, a slang term coined by critics to describe the power forward rebounding her own missed shots.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Georgia Stanway reveals Lionesses are helping fund family travel for Euro 2025
As England gear up to defend their European crown in Switzerland, key members of the squad have revealed they’re dipping into their own pockets to ensure loved ones can be part of the journey.
Speaking ahead of Euro 2025, midfielder Georgia Stanway opened up about the financial strain of supporting friends and family during what’s expected to be one of the most expensive tournaments yet - and how the Lionesses are stepping in to ease the pressure.
Emma Hayes backs England’s ‘great potential’ ahead of Euro 2025
Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has tipped England as one of the top contenders for Euro 2025, calling the Lionesses a team with “great potential” despite recent turbulence.
Alessia Russo responds to online abuse ahead of Euro 2025
Alessia Russo has hit back at rising levels of online abuse targeting her and her England team-mates in the build-up to Euro 2025.
Women’s Euro 2025: Seven players to watch at the tournament
As Switzerland prepares to host UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 from July 2 to July 27, the tournament’s true protagonists aren’t simply nations on paper - they are the individual artists whose playing styles promise fresh chapters in the unfolding drama.
From steadfast defenders to midfield tacticians and electric forwards, each brings a woven narrative of club form, international pedigree, and personal momentum.
Their names alone hint at the stories waiting to unfold across every whistle, every charged sprint, every defining touch.
Euro 2025 news: Lionesses return in England’s bold defence of crown in Switzerland
In the summer of 2022, a nation stood still and Wembley roared as England’s Lionesses, led by the masterful Sarina Wiegman, lifted the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy for the first time in history.
Three years later, the echoes of that triumph reverberate as the reigning champions return – older, wiser, and with fresh fire – for Euro 2025 in Switzerland.
England’s 2025 Euro squad: Can the Lionesses retain their crown?
Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player squad to defend England's Euro crown has been finalised. With the tournament kicking off in just under a month, it’s time to evaluate not just who’s there - but how they might perform in Switzerland.
Chelsea captain Millie Bright withdraws ahead of Euro 2025 squad selection
Millie Bright, a central figure in the Lionesses' defence, has officially withdrawn from the national team ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament.
Coming off of a successful club campaign where she captained Chelsea to a domestic treble, the 31-year-old defender cited physical and mental exhaustion as the primary reasons for her decision, emphasising her current inability to perform at the highest level required for international competition.
England news: Football legend Fran Kirby retires from international football ahead of England’s Euros title defence
Football legend, Francesca Kirby, has closed the curtains on an illustrious international career for England.
Fran Kirby’s announcement comes not even a week after another announcement shocked the football world - Mary Earp’s own retirement from international football.
The Brighton midfielder made the shock announcement ahead of England's Euro 2025 campaign, and before Sarina Wiegman could even name her squad for the tournament - the 23 players will be revealed on Thursday, June 5.
French Open news: Coco Gauff is a quarter-finalist at Roland Garros - five years in a row
Coco Gauff is set to go up against fellow American, Madison Keys in her fifth quarterfinal in five years.
The current second seed reached her first Grand Slam singles final back in the 2022 French Open, where she lost the title to Iga Swiatek in straight sets.
Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire comments on the intriguing stories coming out of the WTA French Open.