England v Spain Final Preview
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Aitana Bonmati is hoping to add another piece of silverware to her bulging trophy cabinet when Spain play their first Women's Euro final, taking on holders England in Basel on Sunday. The 27-year-old playmaker has won six league titles and three Champions League crowns with Barcelona and taken home the Ballon d-Or Feminin in 2023 and 2024,
So, in their last five meetings, there’s nothing to split the two behemoths: both England and Spain have won twice, with one draw to split them. In total, the two sides have played each other 14 times. England have won seven of those, Spain have four victories and there are three total draws.
Despite all their success, Spain have never won the Euros, and their 2023 World Cup win was overshadowed by controversy. On Sunday, they hope that the focus will be firmly on them.
ZURICH (Reuters) -England midfielder Ella Toone knows millions of people in the nation will be watching when the holders take the pitch against world champions Spain in Sunday's Euro 2025 final, but she said the team are not feeling the pressure.
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More competitions, longer seasons and other demands put focus on workload in elite women’s soccer
Workload has long been an issue in men’s soccer, recently gaining more attention because of the expanded 32-team field at this year’s Club World Cup. But it’s a newer concern for some women as the game’s profile rises on the global stage.
Despite being crowned world champions, the Spanish women's team doesn't have many followers - with the Luis Rubiales scandal overshadowing the win.
Germany's players and coach Christian Wueck said their team would continue to develop and would come back stronger after their extra-time defeat to Spain in the UEFA Women's Euros semi-final. Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati struck in the 113th minute to break German hearts at Zurich's Letzigrund stadium on Wednesday.
LaLiga Genuine, Spain’s football league for players with intellectual disabilities, continues to grow as a symbol of inclusion and social transformation. The league will welcome Cultural Leonesa, Mirandés,