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Xabi Alonso praised his team's resilience and competitive spirit after reaching the final of the Spanish Super Cup, highlighting key moments like Fede Valverde's goal and strategic substitutions, while also addressing sportsmanship and player fitness issues ahead of the final against a strong opponent.
Ellie Kildunne delivered a standout performance in England's semi-final win over France, showcasing her skill, speed, and confidence, and earning the player of the match award, as England advanced to the final of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
England's women's rugby team defeated France 35-17 to reach their seventh consecutive Women's Rugby World Cup final, with Ellie Kildunne shining in her comeback and scoring two tries, as England outlasted a resilient French team in a tense semi-final match.
Canada achieved a historic 24-7 victory over six-time champions New Zealand in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final, ending New Zealand's 11-year undefeated streak and reaching their first final since 2014, in a match hailed as seismic and tectonic by commentators.
Canada shocked New Zealand to reach the Women's Rugby World Cup final, defeating the six-time champions 34-19 in Bristol, showcasing a dominant performance on both sides of the ball and ending New Zealand's 11-year unbeaten streak in the tournament.
The semi-final match between New Zealand and Canada at the Women's Rugby World Cup is underway, with New Zealand aiming to defend their title against a strong Canadian team that recently beat Australia and has a history of close matches with New Zealand. Key players include teenage star Braxton Sorensen-McGee for New Zealand and Alysha Corrigan for Canada. The match is broadcast live on BBC Two, with high anticipation for what is predicted to be a thrilling game.
Canada convincingly defeated Australia 46-5 in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, setting up a semi-final clash with New Zealand, with Canada showcasing their athleticism and tactical prowess to advance in the tournament.
Canada's women's rugby team achieved a dominant 46-5 victory over Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, securing their place in the semi-finals where they will face New Zealand. The match featured five tries from Canada and was marked by strong team performance and strategic play, with key players like Sophie de Goede and Karen Paquin making significant contributions. Australia expressed disappointment but acknowledged Canada's skill, and the tournament continues with upcoming matches including France vs Ireland and England vs Scotland.
Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz in the US Open quarter-finals to reach his 53rd major semi-final, extending his perfect record against Fritz to 11-0, and will face Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals.
Germany and Spain are set to face off in the Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final, with Spain considered the favorites due to their unbeaten record and higher skill level, while Germany aims to leverage resilience and recent victories to advance to the final against England. The match features team changes and strategic challenges, with key players and coaches emphasizing the importance of effort and mental strength.
England's women's football team staged a dramatic comeback in the Euro semi-final against Italy, with late goals from Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly securing their place in the final, much to the surprise and joy of fans gathered in Geneva.
England's women's team, despite inconsistent performances in Euro 2025, has reached the semi-finals and faces Italy, who are on a historic run, in Geneva. England is favored based on recent wins, but Italy's strong form makes this a highly anticipated match. Kick-off is at 8pm UK time.
Fans gather in Geneva as England prepares to face Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final, with England aiming for their third consecutive final and Italy seeking their first semi-final since 1997. The tournament has seen strong performances under coach Sarina Wiegman, who has elevated the England team, and the match is marked by social issues like anti-racism protests and team unity. Supporters are optimistic and excited for the match.
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3 in the first set of their Wimbledon 2025 semi-final, with Sinner breaking Djokovic twice early in the match, aiming to reach his first Wimbledon final while Djokovic seeks his sixth consecutive final appearance.
Novak Djokovic canceled his Wimbledon practice session after suffering a fall during his quarter-final match, raising concerns about his readiness for the semi-final against Jannik Sinner, who also experienced a fall but continued training indoors.