Supporters in Geneva recall thrilling victory against Italy and the scramble to secure tickets for the final on Sunday
For those among England’s travelling support whose energy had not been entirely sapped by yet another night of knife-edge drama at Euro 2025, the victory against Italy was an excuse to power through and party. Geneva is hardly known for its booming midweek nightlife but more than a dozen fans found a way to celebrate before boarding the first train north at 4.45am on Wednesday.
Among them was a group of five who had taken the plunge and travelled without overnight accommodation, eventually returning to their campsite in Lucerne. The tournament has reached that heady stage where plans are excitedly patched together on the hoof; there is something about the logistical dilemmas behind plotting routes to a major final that clears tired minds and bleary eyes.
Continue reading…Supporters in Geneva recall thrilling victory against Italy and the scramble to secure tickets for the final on SundayFor those among England’s travelling support whose energy had not been entirely sapped by yet another night of knife-edge drama at Euro 2025, the victory against Italy was an excuse to power through and party. Geneva is hardly known for its booming midweek nightlife but more than a dozen fans found a way to celebrate before boarding the first train north at 4.45am on Wednesday.Among them was a group of five who had taken the plunge and travelled without overnight accommodation, eventually returning to their campsite in Lucerne. The tournament has reached that heady stage where plans are excitedly patched together on the hoof; there is something about the logistical dilemmas behind plotting routes to a major final that clears tired minds and bleary eyes. Continue reading…
