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Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England

By Gethin Thurlow (26/07/25). Above: Leah Williamson clears the ball as England hold on to a 1-0 victory over Spain the Nations League Photo: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian Here we are. 1 year and 11 months later and we have a 2023 World Cup final rematch on our hands. It’s the all-conquering Spanish, ledContinue reading “Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England”

Hosts Switzerland exit Euros despite valiant fight against Spain

Spain 2-0 Switzerland By Gethin Thurlow (18/07/2025) Above: Spain celebrate their win. Photo: SEFutbolFem on X. The fairytale comes to an end for the hosts of the WEURO2025, Switzerland. World champions Spain proved too strong in the end, despite a strong defensive showing from the hosts that held for over 60 minutes. The Swiss canContinue reading “Hosts Switzerland exit Euros despite valiant fight against Spain”

Women’s Euros Group B: Portugal v Belgium, Italy v Spain

By Eloise Smallbone (11/07/2025) Above: Belgium celebrate their first and only win of the tournament. Photo: UEFA. Portugal 1-2 Belgium Team news and context: Belgium were already eliminated from the competition before facing Portugal, however Portugal’s fate was also out of their hands to a certain extent. Portugal could have progressed as Group B’s runners-upContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Portugal v Belgium, Italy v Spain”

Women’s Euros Group B: Spain v Belgium, Portugal v Italy

By Eloise Smallbone (07/07/2025) Above: Spain celebrate their win. Photo: SEFutbolFem on X. Spain 6 – 2 Belgium Team news and context: As Group B’s second matchday started, Spain were in a significantly better position than Belgium. They were sat at the top of the group after a convincing win over Italy, whereas Belgium neededContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Spain v Belgium, Portugal v Italy”

Women’s Euros Group B: Belgium v Italy, Spain v Portugal

By Eloise Smallbone (03/07/2025) Above: Italy celebrate their win. Photo: Azzuri_En on X. Belgium 0 – 1 Italy Team news and context: As the second day of the tournament started, the stage was set for Belgium and Italy. The two sides both won their last game before Euro 2025, with Belgium beating Greece 2-0 inContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Belgium v Italy, Spain v Portugal”

Pre-Euros Friendlies: What Have We Learned?

By Catherine MacKenzie and Alyce Collett (29/6/2025) Above: the UEFA Women’s Euros trophy. Photo: UEFA. Ahead of the UEFA Women’s Euros kicking off this week, the 16 countries involved have been using friendlies to assess where they are heading into the competition. Looking at the likely title contenders, what have we learned from the games?Continue reading “Pre-Euros Friendlies: What Have We Learned?”

Euros Preview: Spain

By Aimee Reynolds (20/6/2025) Above: Spain celebrate. Photo: @Sefutbolfem on X. Will they make their mark again? World Champions Spain will be competing in their fifth European Championship this summer. The Spanish Women’s National Team (nicknamed La Roja) will be putting in their all to bring silverware back to Spain this summer. Although they haveContinue reading “Euros Preview: Spain”

England stun the World Champions at Wembley

By Catherine MacKenzie (27/2/25) An energetic defensive performance and first half goal from Jess Park saw England beat Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League. England and Spain have a recent history that is difficult to ignore. In the 2022 Euros, the teams faced each other in the quarterfinals, where England came from behind toContinue reading “England stun the World Champions at Wembley”

Aitana Bonmatí: How is she so good?

by Ellie Clifford (6/1/25) Above: Aitani Bonmatí in action for Barcelona. Photo: Barca Universal Aitana Bonmatí has once again been one of the standout stars for FC Barcelona in Liga F this season, contributing six goals and the same number of assists so far. But what makes the Spaniard one of the best midfielders? OneContinue reading “Aitana Bonmatí: How is she so good?”

Olympics Preview: Spain

by Morganna King (21/7/24) Above: The world champions are out to take another major title. Photo: Marcelo del Pozo. The Spanish women’s national team (nicknamed La Roja) have played a pivotal role in women’s football discussions in the past year or so. Whether that was due to their phenomenal 2023 World Cup win or becauseContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Spain”