{"id":11204,"date":"2025-07-17T13:04:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/?p=11204"},"modified":"2025-07-17T13:04:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:04:11","slug":"womens-euro-2025-sweden-v-england-buildup-and-the-latest-news-live-womens-euro-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/?p=11204","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Euro 2025: Sweden v England buildup and the latest news \u2013 live | Women\u2019s Euro 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Thanks John.<\/strong> Right, shall we hear from Sarina Wiegman?<\/p>\n

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Updated at\u00a008.58 EDT<\/p>\n

England and Sweden\u2019s past three meetings, by <\/strong>Nasra Abdi<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

England v Sweden: past three meetings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

England 4-0 Sweden, 26 July 2022, Sheffield <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the best goals you will ever see,\u201d the former England defender Stephen Warnock said \u2013 and few disagreed. Alessia Russo\u2019s audacious backheel nutmeg sealed England\u2019s third in style, a goal of the tournament winner from the bench. The Euro 2022 semi-final against Sweden played out like a dream: Beth Mead opened the scoring, Lucy Bronze powered in a header, and Fran Kirby\u2019s clever lob capped it off. Four goals, four statements. The Lionesses were ruthless. Sweden simply had no reply.<\/p>\n

England 1-1 Sweden, 5 April 2024, London<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sweden looked nothing like the side torn apart at Euro 2022. In a closely contested qualifier, they held firm against an England team dominant in possession but short on chances. Alessia Russo, once again in imperious form, broke through with a striker\u2019s dream \u2013 a one-on-one calmly slotted home. Both sides grew bolder as the game wore on. A moment\u2019s lapse from the Lionesses and Sweden\u2019s rising star Rosa Kafaji Roflo punished them with an electric equaliser \u2013 well-earned.<\/p>\n

Sweden 0-0 England, 16 July 2024, Gothenburg <\/strong><\/p>\n

It may have ended goalless but England got what they came for. A draw in Gothenburg sealed their place at Euro 2025. \u201cKeeping it to 0-0, qualifying from a very hard group \u2013 I\u2019m very relieved,\u201d the head coach, Sarina Wiegman, said. The Lionesses impressed early but faded, relying on the goalkeeper Hannah Hampton to keep their clean sheet. Georgia Stanway came closest to scoring with a strike from distance. Sweden, backed by a lively home crowd, failed to capitalise on the buzz.<\/p>\n

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The men\u2019s game:<\/strong> fair to say the Ekitike situation is a \u201ctransfer tug of war\u201d. He\u2019s already a well-travelled young man.<\/p>\n

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Some reaction to Norway\u2019s highly dramatic exit<\/strong> on Wednesday, a game where Italy rode their luck but took advantage of their opponents\u2019 shortcomings.<\/p>\n

Coach Gemma Grainger<\/strong> spoke to Reuters: \u201cI want them (the players) to remember what we did here – we\u2019re obviously very disappointed right now, but this group of players showed that we\u2019re together.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to come here and have a successful tournament, and that meant, as a group of players and staff, that we showed everyone who we are, and I believe we did that. We\u2019re getting better, we\u2019re improving, and we have to take some time to look at what we need to get better at, and then we have to focus on the qualification for the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper Cecilie Fiskerstrand:<\/strong> \u201cPlaying a competition like this for Norway is an extreme privilege, and I\u2019m really happy and grateful and proud to be a part of this team. We have worked really hard, and we have given it our all in every game, so really thankful and proud to be a part of it, and we wanted more today, but that\u2019s how football is sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Right, I\u2019m off for a break now so the wonderful John Brewin will be keeping you company for the next hour.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You can keep up to date with the race for the Euro 2025 Golden Boot here:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kosovare Asllani<\/strong> also said: \u201cThe English team has a lot of talent and we respect them a lot but we also have a game-plan that we have been working towards. The most important thing is to be humble and analyse them and hopefully we can get our game-plan through tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ahead of today\u2019s match, Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani<\/strong> said: \u201cEngland have a way of playing that we\u2019re used to because we\u2019ve played against each other twice in the past few years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have a large number of incredibly skilled players that we need to keep an eye on. We\u2019ve analysed them thoroughly and once the game starts we will be ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/span>Kosovare Asllani speaks to the media during the Sweden Press Conference.<\/span> Photograph: \u00c1lex Caparr\u00f3s\/UEFA\/Getty ImagesShare<\/p>\n

The latest edition of our Moving the Goalposts newsletter <\/strong>has just dropped. You can go and give it a read if you fancy \u2013 or even better, subscribe!<\/p>\n

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Lucy Bronze believes every player at the European Championship feels a greater pressure to perform<\/strong> because of the boost women\u2019s football receives as a result of success.<\/p>\n

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Be sure to click here<\/strong> to recap all of the Euro 2025 results so far, as well as the final group standings.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor a nation with a population of 10 million, with a men\u2019s national side that failed to quality for three of the past four World Cups, Sweden have a track record in women\u2019s football<\/strong> that belongs to a sporting superpower\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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If you haven\u2019t already, be sure to subscribe to our Moving the Goalposts newsletter<\/strong> for regular updates on women\u2019s football. You\u2019ll receive stories, features and interviews straight to your inbox twice a week. If there\u2019s any time to sign up, it\u2019s now!<\/p>\n

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As we prepare for this evening\u2019s match, I thought it would be good to quickly look back at the Euro 2022 semi-final meeting<\/strong> between Sweden and England, where Alessia Russo scored THAT goal.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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England are expected to have a full squad available tonight.<\/strong> Jess Park missed training yesterday due to a migraine but Sarina Wiegman insisted that she will be fine to feature this evening.<\/p>\n

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We are lucky enough to have Emma Hayes on board as a columnist<\/strong> this month. Here is what she had to say about tonight\u2019s quarter-final clash between Sweden and England in her latest column\u2026<\/p>\n

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Chloe Kelly also revealed the meaning behind the \u2018clicking\u2019 celebration<\/strong> used by Aggie Beever-Jones and Beth Mead during England\u2019s 6-1 win over Wales on Sunday. Both forwards, along with Kelly, were seen running over to the bench while clicking their fingers after scoring.<\/p>\n

Kelly explained: \u201ct\u2019s great. We have a little group of us, the finishers, the positive clique [pronounced click by Kelly] we call it. We said if one of us comes on to score then we should do that as our celebration.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe work really hard on the training pitch, in the gym, making sure we\u2019re prepared when we go on to the pitch and we have a great group of girls so it\u2019s about enjoying the whole experience as a group.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/span>Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly celebrating a goal for England against Wales.<\/span> Photograph: Matthias Hangst\/Getty ImagesShare<\/p>\n

England stars Chloe Kelly and Leah Williamson<\/strong> previewed tonight\u2019s meeting with Sweden earlier this week.<\/p>\n

Kelly<\/strong> said: \u201cThey are a team we definitely respect as England. They are maybe a team that does go under the radar but the consistency they have shown is impressive. They have so much talent. We have done our homework.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, captain Williamson<\/strong> said: \u201cWhen you have a team who work for each other like Sweden, then you don\u2019t need to necessarily have a crazy standout threat because everyone plays their roles. They are hard to prepare for in that sense. The discipline for them all to complete their jobs on the pitch makes them a dangerous side.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cSweden\u2019s reliability has made them a tournament team to be respected. But by the same token England\u2019s unpredictability has made them a tournament team to be feared.<\/strong> In 2022 and again in 2023, they exhibited an expert ability to focus their efforts where they would be most needed, the ability to do just enough to win. There are goals coming from all areas of the pitch. This may just be the worst time to play them\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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As I briefly mentioned earlier, Italy will face the winner of tonight\u2019s match between Sweden and England<\/strong> next Tuesday.<\/p>\n

On that note, let\u2019s look ahead to the 8pm BST kick-off\u2026<\/p>\n

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It would probably be fair to say that last night was another missed opportunity for Norway,<\/strong> a team with so much potential and, on paper, one of the most impressive squads at Euro 2025.<\/p>\n

Norway never really looked convincing in the group stage, despite racking up a maximum nine points. They won each match by a one-goal margin and with performances that didn\u2019t match up to the standard you\u2019d expect from a team with the likes of Caroline Graham Hansen, Guro Reiten, Ada Hegerberg and Frida Maanum.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Ada Hegerberg reacts after missing a penalty.<\/span> Photograph: Jose Breton\/NurPhoto\/ShutterstockShare<\/p>\n

In case you missed it, Italy stunned Norway last night to reach their first major women\u2019s tournament semi-final in 28 years.<\/strong> The Italians took the lead through Cristiana Girelli just five minutes into the second half. Ada Hegerberg then missed a penalty for Norway, blasting her effort wide. However, she quickly bounced back to equalise.<\/p>\n

As the clock approached the 90-minute mark, the match looked as though extra time would be needed. However, Girelli struck again, this time with a headed effort at the back post from a Sofia Cantore cross.<\/p>\n

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Euro 2025 quarter-finals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Norway 1-2 Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sweden v England<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Spain v Switzerland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    France v Germany<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    More on Olivia Smith\u2019s move to Arsenal:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Upon her arrival at Arsenal, Olivia Smith<\/strong> said: \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal. It\u2019s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I\u2019m excited to get started and contribute to doing that here with Arsenal. The atmosphere the supporters create at Emirates Stadium is incredible and I can\u2019t wait to have that behind me now.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Head coach Ren\u00e9e Slegers<\/strong> said: \u201cOlivia is an exciting young player and we believe she can make a big contribution here at Arsenal. We\u2019ve been impressed by her mentality and character, excelling in two European leagues at such a young age. I know she has a level of ambition that matches our own and we\u2019re looking forward to working with her as she continues to grow at the club.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Smith will wear the No15 shirt for the Gunners.<\/p>\n

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    Arsenal sign Olivia Smith for world-record fee<\/h2>\n

    Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Olivia Smith for a world-record \u00a31million fee. The 20-year-old has penned a four-year deal with the European champions.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Olivia Smith signs for Arsenal at Sobha Realty Training Centre.<\/span> Photograph: David Price\/Arsenal FC\/Getty ImagesShare<\/p>\n

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    Hello, good morning and welcome to another Euro 2025 Matchday live! Italy said \u2018ciao\u2019 to Norway last night after booking a place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 win. They will face either Sweden or England in the final four next Tuesday.<\/p>\n

    Speaking of, those two teams go head-to-head tonight in what is set to be a closely contested clash. I\u2019ll be counting down to kick-off all day, bringing you the latest news from Switzerland.<\/p>\n

    Join me!<\/p>\n

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    Updated at\u00a005.00 EDT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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