England reached the semi-finals of Euro 2025 after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Sweden. The defending champions came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in normal time, with Lucy Bronze pulling one back in the 79th minute and substitute Michelle Agyemang equalising 103 seconds later to force extra time. A goalless extra period set up a tense shoot-out.
In a remarkable shoot-out, Sweden goalkeeper Jennifer Falk saved from Lauren James, Beth Mead, Alex Greenwood and Grace Clinton, while also blazing her own penalty over. England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton kept out spot-kicks from Filippa Angeldahl and Sofia Jakobsson, and Magdalend Eriksson hit a post. Bronze blasted home the decisive penalty, and Sweden's Smilla Holmberg needed to score to keep her team alive but fired over the crossbar.
Elsewhere, American rapper Snoop Dogg was announced as co-owner of Championship club Swansea. The 53-year-old, who had hinted at investing in the club by helping promote the shirt launch earlier this week, joins Croatian midfielder Luka Modric in linking up with the Swans. He said: “My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City. The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. This is a proud, working class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me.”
Manchester United have made an improved bid worth up to £70million for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, the PA news agency understands. The 25-year-old has been a key target for Ruben Amorim's side, who made a first approach of £45m plus £10m in potential add-ons six weeks ago. United followed that up with an improved proposal exceeding £60m a few weeks later, but talks stalled. They have now made a new offer worth £65m plus £5m in add-ons.
Liverpool are set to make an offer for striker Hugo Ekitike as talks with Eintracht Frankfurt progress. The 23-year-old has attracted Premier League interest after scoring 22 goals in all competitions last season. Newcastle had looked at bringing in Ekitike as Liverpool considered a move for Alexander Isak, but the Reds are now pressing ahead with a deal for the France international. A bid is expected imminently, with Liverpool reportedly preparing a deal in the region of €80m (£69.2m). Euro 2025 favourites Spain face hosts Switzerland in the third quarter-final, with the winners meeting either France or Germany in the last four.
