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England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to become back-to-back European champions

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Jul 28, 2025
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In a final that had everything, England retained their European Championship crown, defeating Spain 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at full-time.

England came out strong in the first 10 minutes, creating chances with high intensity and pace. However, momentum shifted and Spain’s Mariona Caldentey broke the deadlock with a header in…

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