July 16 – England’s 6-1 dismantling of Wales in their final UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 group-stage match was more than double the UK audience for FIFA’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG on the same evening.
July 16 – Tonight Norway kick off the quarterfinals of Euro 2025 against Italy, dreaming of a spot in the last four and restoring their glory of old.
July 16 – England captain Leah Williamson said there needs to be a greater recognition of the quality of their quarter-final opponents Sweden, who she said were a “relentless” team at major tournaments.
July 16 – Lamine Yamal might be the hottest property on the pitch in world football, but Barcelona’s teenage sensation has found himself in scalding water off it after his 18th birthday bash landed him in potential legal trouble.
July 15 – UEFA has announced the Women’s EURO 2025 as the most attended edition in the competition’s history, underlining the continued momentum of the sport.
July 15 – The English Football League (EFL) has announced a new two-season partnership with Rexel and Denmans, who become their official electrical wholesaler until the end of the 2026/27 season.
July 15 – Axel Tuanzebe, who walked through Manchester United’s gates at eight years old with starlight in his eyes, has returned as a 27-year-old man wielding High Court documents like weapons of war.
July 14 – After 24 matches and 3.7 goals on average per game, eight teams remains, all with a chance and a dream of conquering Euro 2025.
July 14 – Greece’s PAOK FC is moving forward with a project to construct a new, state-of-the-art stadium in Toumba, Thessaloniki, replacing their historic current ground.
Netherlands 2 France 5
July 13 – France rallied from behind to defeat the Netherlands 5-2 and claim top spot in Group D with a perfect record and in doing so eliminating Oranje and their departing manager Andries Jonker from Euro 2025.
Wales 1 England 6
July 13 – England strolled into the Euro 2025 quarter-finals with a thumping 6-1 victory over neighbours Wales in St Gallen, confirming a last-eight meeting with Sweden and sending the tournament debutants home without a point.
July 14 – Departing Dutch manager Andries Jonker admitted that the Netherlands were “not good enough” after his side’s second consecutive drubbing – a 5-2 defeat against France – prompted Oranje’s first-round exit from Euro 2025.
Germany 1 Sweden 4
July 12 – With a superb first-half performance, Sweden demolished ten-man Germany 4-1 to inflict the heaviest-ever Euro defeat on their opponents and claim top spot in Group C.
Denmark 2 Poland 3
July 12 – Having gone goalless in their opening two matches, Poland went goal hunting on Saturday night in Lucerne – a city thoroughly in football fever, where even the green crosswalk lights were replaced with mini female footballers.
Italy 1 Spain 3
July 11 – With three wins from three, Spain stayed perfect at Euro 2025 after a 3-1 victory against Italy, who confirmed their spot in the last eight as runners-up in Group B.