Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly England heroes as Lionesses triumph over Spain in Euros final
In a tense showdown that went all the way to penalties, England’s Lionesses retained their Euros crown, beating reigning world champions Spain in a dramatic final.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell breaks down the action from a historic night in Switzerland.
Familiar foes reunite: England and Spain set for blockbuster Euro 2025 final
England and Spain are familiar foes, and have met in the final of a major tournament before.
At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which drew record-breaking crowds and viewership, Spain claimed their first world title by defeating England 1-0.
One major tournament later, the two meet again, this time for Europe’s biggest crown, the Euro.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell previews the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro final and highlights key battles to watch.
Four left standing: Italy, England, Spain, and Germany set up blockbuster 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship delivered on every front - drama, grit, and just enough chaos.
Switzerland’s knockout stage offered a fresh layer of intensity, and now only four remain. Italy, England, Spain, and Germany will battle it out for a place in the final, each with a very different story so far.
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.
England analysis: Cole Palmer provides a moment to remember on a night to forget
Gareth Southgate admitted ‘Spain were better’ after seeing England fall at the final hurdle once again, losing 2-1 in the Euro 2024 showpiece in Berlin on Sunday night.
Euro 2024 final, England v Spain: Gary Neville feels the ‘time is now’ for Three Lions
Former England defender Gary Neville has a feeling that ‘maybe the time is now’ for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions to lift a trophy in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final with Spain.