European Football

Sweden v Belgium: From ABBA singalongs to cuppas, these Euro rivals are marching to beat of their own drum

July 22, 2022

The Red Flames are plotting a giant-killing over the Swedes in tonight’s quarter-final, kick-off 8pm, Leigh Sports Village. But, as Rachel Roberts discovers, both [...]

Sarina’s super subs pull off their biggest rescue mission yet

July 22, 2022

England’s quarter-final win highlighted the growing understanding of the Lionesses’ substitutes and their role under head coach Sarina Wiegman, writes Jessy Parker [...]

Germany v Austria: Five fun things to know about the Euros’ familiar foes

July 21, 2022

Tonight’s quarter-final clash at Brentford Community Stadium, kick-off 8pm, is sure to see these neighbours bring the party. From pop to TikTok, Ruby Malone highlights [...]

England v Spain preview: Lionesses to capitalise on rivals’ injuries and reach semi-finals with Wiegman in dugout

July 20, 2022

The manager will be back patrolling the touchline as the Lionesses return to their happy hunting ground of Brighton’s Amex Stadium tonight at 8pm and look to dump [...]

Fran Kirby is a silent assassin who’s proving to be instrumental in England’s triumph at the Euros

July 16, 2022

Even after being plagued by injuries during her career, the English forward’s growth and importance cannot be overlooked, writes Jessy Parker Humphreys In 2015, Fran Kirby [...]

Northern Ireland v England preview: Lionesses won’t take foot off gas in dead rubber

July 15, 2022

The Northern Irish defence can expect a torrid time at St Mary’s tonight, kick-off 8pm, despite the absence of manager Wiegman and the fact the fates of these Group A [...]

Eight thrill! Give England the credit they deserve without caveats that show up prejudice against women’s football

July 13, 2022

We should be revelling in the statement Euros drubbing of two-time champions Norway because the Lionesses didn’t come to play — they’re here to win, writes [...]

Lionesses manager Wiegman’s patient long-term planning has the pride purring at Euro 2022 – and it’s hard to see how anyone can top historic win

July 12, 2022

In masterminding the barnstorming 8-0 victory over Norway that sealed a quarter-final spot, the England boss has shown there is value in testing combinations and then [...]

Germany v Spain: Five fun things to know about England’s potential Euro 2022 quarter-final opponents

July 12, 2022

Tonight’s Euro 2022 fixture marks one of the most highly-anticipated group stage matches at Brentford Community Stadium, kick-off 8pm. In addition to seeing two of the [...]

England v Norway preview: Lionesses to go top of Group A with narrow win

July 11, 2022

The hosts are gearing up for the toughest game of their Euro 2022 group encounters tonight at the Brighton & Hove Community Stadium, kick-off 8pm. If recent form is [...]