Lionesses Make History With Euro 2025 Win
England’s Lionesses pulled off an unforgettable Euro 2025 win, beating Spain in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout to become back-to-back European champions. It’s their first major title on foreign soil and proof that this squad doesn’t know how to quit. Trailing yet again in a knockout match, England fought back from a first-half deficit thanks to Chloe Kelly, who crossed in for Alessia Russo’s equaliser before netting the winning penalty. Hannah Hampton’s heroics in goal sealed the deal, with two saves that helped secure the 3-1 penalty shootout win.
For Kelly, it’s a comeback story for the ages. Just months ago, she was on the brink of giving up the game after a tough spell at Manchester City. A loan to Arsenal reignited her passion, and she’s since been England’s secret weapon off the bench. “There were a lot of tears at full-time, especially when I saw my family,” she admitted. “Tough times don’t last.” Her story, along with heroics from players like Hampton, Jess Carter, and Lucy Bronze, who played the tournament with a fractured tibia, defined a campaign built on resilience, not dominance.
While the government isn’t planning a bank holiday (despite calls from politicians), fans will get their chance to celebrate. A parade in London will welcome the team home, capping off what King Charles called a triumph of “sporting skill and awesome teamwork.” Manager Sarina Wiegman, now a three-time European champion, summed it up best: “I think it is the most chaotic and ridiculous tournament we have played.” Maybe so — but it’s also one of England’s greatest.
