England beats Spain in penalty shootout to keep title
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England claim ‘fairytale’ 2nd-straight Women’s Euro championship in shocking win over Spain
England earned their second consecutive UEFA Women's Euro title after beating Spain in penalties in the final on Sunday.
(Reuters) -Four players each from both finalists were named in UEFA's team of the tournament for the Women's Euro on Monday, as Spain's golden boot winner Esther Gonzalez was sidelined in favour of England strikers Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly.
England's Chloe Kelly set up Alessia Russo for the equalizer vs. Spain. 18 HOURS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:19
England won Euro 2025 and retained their European crown after beating Spain on penalties. Spain dominated much of the game and took the lead midway through the first half after Mariona Caldentey found the net. England, however, dug in and equalised after the break when Alessia Russo headed home Chloe Kelly’s cross.
Despite being crowned world champions, the Spanish women's team doesn't have many followers - with the Luis Rubiales scandal overshadowing the win.
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Mariona Caldentey found the back of the net to give Spain a 1-0 lead over England. 19 HOURS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:27
England are hoping for redemption in Sunday's Euro 2025 final as they take on Spain in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
Defending champion England has won the Women's European Championship after defeating Spain in the final in a penalty shootout. Here's the latest: Cool Kelly seals the win Chloe Kelly says she was confident she would score on England's last spot kick.