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The England women's football team, the Lionesses, celebrated their Euro 2025 victory with a lively parade outside Buckingham Palace, drawing thousands of fans, media coverage, and national pride, highlighting the team's inspiring journey and the growing support for women's sports.
The article covers the celebration of England's women's football team, the Lionesses, after their Euro victory, alongside international issues such as Gaza's humanitarian crisis and political comments from Donald Trump, with various UK newspapers highlighting these stories and political developments.
England’s women’s national soccer team, the Lionesses, won the European championship by defeating Spain in a penalty shootout, marking a historic and celebrated victory that cements their status as a leading force in international women’s soccer and rekindles national pride in English football.
England won the Women’s Euro 2025 final against Spain in a penalty shootout, securing back-to-back European titles, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive penalty and Hannah Hampton making crucial saves.
England's women's team, led by Sarina Wiegman, remains confident despite recent player retirements and withdrawals ahead of Euro 2025, emphasizing team cohesion and resilience amidst increased media attention and challenges.
Prince William congratulates footballer Mary Earps on her BBC Sports Personality of the Year win, sending a personalized message of support. The Lioness goalkeeper, who won FIFA's Golden Glove award at the Women's World Cup, received the most public votes for the prestigious award. Prince William has been a vocal supporter of the Lionesses and previously watched them triumph in the UEFA Women's Euro final.
Prince William, president of England's Football Association (FA), has faced criticism for not attending the FIFA Women's World Cup final between England and Spain. In a video message, William apologized for not being able to travel to Australia to support the Lionesses but wished them luck. Fans and opposition leaders criticized his absence, suggesting it reflected the monarchy's attitude towards women in sport. Some reports cited concerns about his carbon footprint and potential diplomatic complications as reasons for not attending. Spain's Queen Letizia's presence at the final further fueled criticism. A YouGov poll showed that 52% of Britons expected the monarch to support the Lionesses in person.
Princess Charlotte and her father, Prince William, recorded a video message to send good luck to England's women's national soccer team, the Lionesses, ahead of their Women's World Cup final against Spain. Although they couldn't attend in person, they expressed their pride in the team's achievements and the inspiration they have provided. Charlotte, known for stealing the show at sporting events, confidently delivered her line, wishing the Lionesses good luck. The young royal siblings have previously been seen enthusiastically cheering at major sporting events, including the Wimbledon men's final.
Prince William, president of the Football Association, has apologized for not attending the Women's World Cup final in Sydney and wished the England women's national team good luck. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is also not expected to attend. Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan criticized their absence, questioning whether they would miss a men's World Cup final. England will face Spain in the final, with the opportunity to become the first England football team to win a World Cup since 1966. The government has no plans for an extra bank holiday if England wins, but both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have called for one.
England's women's football team, the Lionesses, will wear their all blue away kit in the World Cup final against Spain due to concerns over wearing light colors during players' periods. As the away team, England cannot wear their customary white kit, which would clash with Spain's red home shirt. The decision to wear the blue kit with lighter shade shorts was made after lobbying from the players. The final will be held at Stadium Australia, and it guarantees a first-time World Cup winner as neither team has reached this stage before.
The Football Association (FA) has stated that it will reject any offers for Sarina Wiegman, the manager of the England women's national football team, amid speculation that she could be a potential candidate to replace Vlatko Andonovski as the head coach of the US women's national team. The FA is committed to keeping Wiegman, who is contracted until 2025, and believes she is doing a great job. Discussions regarding her contract will take place after the World Cup. The FA also expressed its support for Wiegman's potential future in the men's game and emphasized the need for gender equality in coaching positions.