England’s women’s football team are champions once again after defeating Spain in a gripping UEFA Euro 2025 final that ended in a penalty shootout — www.naijnaira.com reports.
The title match took place in front of 34,000 spectators at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, as reported by BBC, with both teams giving everything in a rematch of their 2023 World Cup clash.
Spain took the lead early, thanks to Mariona Caldentey’s goal, putting pressure on England to find their rhythm.
The Lionesses, guided by manager Sarina Wiegman, stayed composed and kept pushing.
Chloe Kelly set up Alessia Russo for a powerful header in the second half that brought England level.
From that moment, it was a back-and-forth contest, with both teams refusing to back down during extra time.
The outcome came down to penalties—again—and it was Chloe Kelly who stepped up, sending the final shot into the net.
Kelly had done the same in 2022, when she scored the winning goal in the final against Germany.
Prince William, Princess Charlotte, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer were in the crowd, visibly moved by the team’s performance.
“They couldn’t be prouder,” said the Prince of Wales after shaking hands with every player.
The King praised their perseverance, stating: “There are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory.”
Starmer also confirmed plans to welcome the squad to No. 10 Downing Street to celebrate the historic win.
After the game, it was revealed that Lucy Bronze played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia.
“No one knew,” said Bronze.
Her teammate Ellen White reacted in disbelief: “She is not human… to win on a fractured leg, the pain must have been insane.”
With this victory, the Lionesses become the first England team to win a major tournament abroad.
Their resilience in the knockout stages—against Sweden in penalties and Italy in extra time—proved key.
Now, England can celebrate back-to-back European titles in one of the most unforgettable campaigns in recent memory.
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