Erling Haaland and Novak Djokovic among sports stars to share Christmas celebrations

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/gallery/christmas-erling-haaland-novak-djokovic-36456848

England's unlikely Women's Euro 2025 victory also felt almost inevitable after its battling, never-say-die approach during the finals since losing the opening game. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/29/soccer/england-womens-euro-belief/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #england #women039seuropeanchampionship #chloekelly #sarinawiegman #bethmead #jesscarter #niamhcharles
England's women maintained belief through bumpy run to Euro glory

England delivered one more heart-stopping come-from-behind win on Sunday to capture its second consecutive European title.

The Japan Times

Wow! They did it again! The Lionesses won the Euros!

God knows it often felt like the Lionesses were getting through this tournament by the skin of their teeth, but what an achievement!

And what a nail-biting finale! Even watching the penalties on iPlayer now it's all over I get nervous.

#Lionesses #euros2025 #euros2025finals #England #womensfootball

#ChloeKelly #NiamhCharles #AlexGreenwood #LucyBronze #AlessiaRusso #KeiraWalsh #BethMead ... and ALL the rest of the team!

And, above all, #SarinaWiegman

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g0q076591o

England final win is most-watched television moment of 2025

England's dramatic Euro 2025 final victory against Spain is the most-watched television moment of the year so far, with a peak live audience of 12.2 million across all BBC platforms.

BBC Sport

The first episode of Arsenal's doc about Beth and Viv's ACL recovery is now up:

https://www.arsenal.com/news/watch-step-step-acl-mead-miedema-episode-one

#Arsenal #ArsenalWomen #BethMead #VivMiedema

Watch the first episode of Step by Step now!

Our five-part documentary on Viv and Beth's ACL Journey begins here

Watch the first episode of Step by Step now!
England are ‘devastated’ says Beth Mead after Women's Nations League exit, Sarina Wiegman vows Lionesses 'will be back' - Eurosport

Beth Mead admits England are “devastated” following their agonising exit from the UEFA Women’s Nations League despite an emphatic 6-0 win over Scotland.

Eurosport
Beth Mead makes long-awaited return to England squad after ACL injury for UEFA Women's Nations League double header - Eurosport

Beth Mead looks set to make her long-awaited return for England in the UEFA Nations League double header against the Netherlands and Scotland.

Eurosport
Beth Mead's Arsenal start on anniversary of ACL injury is "huge", says manager Jonas Eidevall - Eurosport

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall has described Beth Mead's first start for the club since her ACL injury as "huge".

Eurosport
I'm so sad about the #Lionesses right now. Especially our #LeahWilliamson and #BethMead. Out with Injury after a long campaign of being absolute inspirations. If I had my way they should delay World Cups for you. But I will ever be thankful because you are the role models I can show my niece. And I will tell her when she questions whether she can do something - why not!
Orlando Pride Ditch White Uniform Shorts to Accommodate Players on Their Periods

The team said the change had been made in hopes of making “players more comfortable and confident when playing during their menstrual cycle.”

Jezebel