Girelli fires Italy past Norway and into Euro 2025 semifinals
GENEVA: Cristiana Girelli shot Italy into the semifinals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Wednesday with a brace, including a last-gasp winner, in the Azzurre’s historic 2-1 triumph over Norway.
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Norway rue missed opportunities and late lapse as Euro 2025 dream crushed by Italy
GENEVA :Norway forward Elisabeth Terland lamented her team's failure to capitalise on key moments after a late defensive error allowed Cristiana Girelli to score her second goal, sending Italy to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Wednesday with a 2-1 win.
Emotion, unity and drive help Italy end 28-year wait to reach Euro semi-finals
GENEVA :Team unity drove Italy to end their 28-year wait to reach the semi-finals of the Women's European Championship, Italian midfielder Giada Greggi told Reuters after their 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway.
Girelli at the double as Italy strike late to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals
GENEVA :Cristiana Girelli scored a 90th-minute winner as Italy beat Norway 2-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the semi-finals at the Women's European Championship.
Wiegman's team hope 'proper England' mentality can help them get past Sweden
ZURICH :England's women are banking on their "proper England" mentality to come through a testing quarter-final against Sweden at Euro 2025 on Thursday.
Sweden do not fear facing holders England in Euro quarter-finals, says Asllani
ZURICH :Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani said her team do not fear England but instead have a healthy respect for the European champions ahead of their Euro 2025 quarter-final showdown on Thursday.
Liverpool eye blockbuster bid for Newcastle’s Isak: reports
LONDON: Liverpool are considering a blockbuster £120 million ($160 million) bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak despite the Magpies’ desire to hold onto the Sweden star, according to reports on Wednesday.
Leicester appoint Cifuentes as manager
Leicester City have appointed former Queens Park Rangers head coach Marti Cifuentes as their manager on a three-year contract, the Championship side said on Tuesday.