Samuel Marsden

England's Euro 2025 win defies logic; Spain's curse continues England were ahead in the Euro 2025 knockouts for just four minutes and 52 seconds. But they beat Spain on penalties to defend their crown.

Incredible Euros 2025 coverage all summer long from the FC team: Jon Carter, Emily Keogh, @tomhamiltonespn.bsky.social, @samuelmarsden.bsky.social and @bethlindop.bsky.social driving things from pre- to post-tournament. Tonight’s piece, with much more to come: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Two changes for Spain for #Euro2025 final, one expected (Aleixandri back in for Mendez) & one not so (Athenea in for Pina)

Marcus Rashford on at HT for his Barcelona debut against Vissel Kobe. Score 1-1, Eric García with the opener but Miyashiro with equaliser

Spain finally have all of Barcelona's midfield stars in top form together Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí and Patri Guijarro have been unable to combine for Spain as they do for Barcelona. At Euro 2025, that is changing.

"If you watch Patri for the whole game, it will make you smile. Maybe she doesn't put on as much of a show as others, but if you focus on her, you see it. She's one of the best players in the world and is underrated"

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Let the record show I’m all in on a Pina golazo

Euro 2025 final preview: England vs. Spain, tactics, players, prediction England and Spain have done this before: The Euro 2025 final is a rerun of the final from the 2023 World Cup, so we're in familiar territory.

Euro 2025 final preview: England vs. Spain, tactics, players, prediction

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thanks, Gaff. Hope you're doing OK!

I think plan is mainly to see him from left, perhaps some runs through the middle. Guess also depends on form, injuries, suspensions of others

glad to see the Claudia Pina anytime goal in there but what can you give me on a Claudia Pina anytime golazo?

I meant games for you!

thanks, Kevin. Hope all on track for making games this season (if there’s somewhere to play them)

The big question is will it be more than four months out to allow someone to be registered in my place

Breaking down Rashford's Barcelona move: How it happened, what it means Despite falling out of favor at Man United, Rashford remains a player capable of performing in big games, and he has a fresh start on loan at Barcelona. How did this deal come about, and what are both...

Didn't post this at the time (fractured elbow + @ Spain-Germany SF) but some thoughts in this piece with @MarkOgden_ on why Barça wanted/needed Rashford when they have Raphinha/Lamine. Some of you had asked believe it or not:

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Bonmati: Spain had intel on Berger for winner Spain's match-winner Aitana Bonmatí said she knew Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger would leave space at her near post after scoring the goal which sets up a European Championship final against Eng...

Aitana knew where she was shooting

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Bonmati: Spain had intel on Berger for winner Spain's match-winner Aitana Bonmatí said she knew Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger would leave space at her near post after scoring the goal which sets up a European Championship final against Eng...

Aitana knew where she was shooting

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Spain team as expected here in Zurich, with one change from the quarterfinal as Méndez comes in for the suspended Laia Aleixandri vs. Germany in tonight's Euro 25 semifinal

Spain finally have all of Barcelona's midfield stars in top form together Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí and Patri Guijarro have been unable to combine for Spain as they do for Barcelona. At Euro 2025, that is changing.

"If you watch Patri for the whole game, it will make you smile. Maybe she doesn't put on as much of a show as others, but if you focus on her, you see it. She's one of the best players in the world and is underrated"

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Rashford completes season-long loan to Barcelona Barcelona have completed the signing of Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan, the Catalan club confirmed

Thankfully no more minutiae updates on Rashford to Barcelona required

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Spain finally have all of Barcelona's midfield stars on top form together Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí and Patri Guijarro have been unable to combine for Spain as they do for Barcelona. At Euro 2025, that is changing.

Spain have rarely fielded Aitana, Alexia & Patri together in major tournaments for different reasons. That's not the case at #Euro2025 & the Barça trio are key to hopes of success in Switzerland. Talking to Spain teammates & coach Montse Tomé about their significance:

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Down with this though

Why no 🇮🇹 blue and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 white? Ruining the classic feel for me

Spain finally have all of Barcelona's midfield stars on top form together Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí and Patri Guijarro have been unable to combine for Spain as they do for Barcelona. At Euro 2025, that is changing.

Spain have rarely fielded Aitana, Alexia & Patri together in major tournaments for different reasons. That's not the case at #Euro2025 & the Barça trio are key to hopes of success in Switzerland. Talking to Spain teammates & coach Montse Tomé about their significance:

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Bonmatí proud of journey from meningitis to MVP Aitana Bonmatí has told ESPN of her pride at recovering from viral meningitis to be named MVP during Spain's 2-0 European Championship quarterfinal win over hosts Switzerland.

Aitana Bonmatí on meningitis recovery, mentality, MVPs and... a museum? www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Looks like Rashford will be the one for Barça this summer. Nico and Díaz always too expensive in hindsight (?) ... deal not done but close

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Spain win first Euros knockout game, but still have work to do after beating Swiss Spain's Euro journey will continue after defeating hosts Switzerland, though they have little time to dwell on winning their first knockout game at this tournament. After all, there's more history to ...

Practice makes Pina perfect as Spain reach semifinal by beating hosts Switzerland, who exit #Euro2025 celebrated as superstars in Bern

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Swiss hail Euros as 'take-off' moment despite exit Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage hopes their run to the quarterfinals of their home Women's Euro will be a take-off moment for women's football in the country.

The support for Switzerland in Bern today, before, during and after the loss to Spain, was amazing. Coach Pia Sundhage hopes it will be a "take-off" moment & says the backing for the team has exceeded anything she dreamt of at #Euro2025

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Spain win first Euros knockout game, but still have work to do after beating Swiss Spain's Euro journey will continue after defeating hosts Switzerland, though they have little time to dwell on winning their first knockout game at this tournament. After all, there's more history to ...

Practice makes Pina perfect as Spain reach semifinal by beating hosts Switzerland, who exit #Euro2025 celebrated as superstars in Bern

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Great 🇨🇭 support still going 10 minutes after full time

yeh, surprised Cata wasn't back vs. Italy for minutes as was always gonna play the KOs you'd have thought