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‘The nightmare that never ended’: Swedish media on Euro 2025 penalty heartbreak

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  • Pressure put on 18-year-old Smilla Holmberg criticised

  • England squeak through after youngster’s miss

Swedish media reacted with incredulity and indignation after the country’s women’s team lost the Euro 2025 quarter-final to England on penalties.

The Swedes raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half before the Lionesses responded with two quickfire goals to take the game into extra time. After a goalless 30 minutes Sarina Wiegman’s team, the reigning champions, won a fraught shootout 3-2.

Continue reading…Pressure put on 18-year-old Smilla Holmberg criticisedEngland squeak through after youngster’s missSwedish media reacted with incredulity and indignation after the country’s women’s team lost the Euro 2025 quarter-final to England on penalties.The Swedes raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half before the Lionesses responded with two quickfire goals to take the game into extra time. After a goalless 30 minutes Sarina Wiegman’s team, the reigning champions, won a fraught shootout 3-2. Continue reading…