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“We’re Wales,” says Michele Adams, one of the three women who successfully lobbied the Football Association of Wales (FAW) in 1992 to formally recognise a national women’s team, more than 20 years after the near 50-year ban on women’s football was lifted in the country.
Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson issued a passionate plea for more sports opportunities for girls and women after their 6-1 thrashing by England on Sunday laid bare the vast difference in experience and opportunities between the neighbouring nations.
In a game of soccer or any sport Wales always want to beat England. At the Women’s European Championship on Sunday, Wales can eliminate the defending champion English just with a draw in the final round of Group D games.
Wales' Euro 2025 adventure is over after a thumping defeat against England - but fans and former players were left hoping it is not the end of the journey. The Lionesses' 6-1 win over Rhian Wilkinson's side confirmed Wales' exit after a third straight group stage loss.
Reigning champions England thrashed neighbours Wales 6-1 to reach the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals on Sunday, securing second spot in Group D and cruising into the knockouts, where they will face Sweden,
Wales can prevent England from reaching the knockout stages should they take at least a draw from Sunday's final group stage fixture.
Two U.K. rivals meet up in a crucial match on Sunday in Switzerland, as England and Wales meet in the final match of the group stage at the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship.
Netherlands great Vivianne Miedema’s 100th goal in international soccer has been key to a 3-0 win over debut-making Wales at the Women’s European Championship in Lucerne.
Chelsea’s men’s side pulled off somewhat of an upset, beating Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Club World Cup final. ITV confirmed that England vs Wales at Euro 2025 averaged 4.2 million in the viewing figures and peaked at 4.6m on ITV across all devices.