Cristiano Ronaldo masih bisa tampil gemilang di Liga Champions pada usia 41 tahun, demikian disampaikan Louis Saha, mantan rekan setim sang GOAT asal Portugal di Manchester United, kepada GOAL. Pemegang lima gelar Ballon d’Or yang kini membela Al-Nassr di Liga Pro Arab Saudi ini dianggap memiliki “tiga hal” yang membuatnya “unik” dan mampu bersinar di panggung mana pun.
Diego Simeone mempertanyakan kualitas taktis dari laga seru berujung sembilan gol antara Paris Saint-Germain dan Bayern Munich, dengan menyatakan bahwa pertandingan yang diwarnai banyak gol sering kali menjadi mimpi buruk bagi para manajer. Pelatih Atletico Madrid itu menyampaikan penilaiannya yang blak-blakan setelah menyaksikan timnya berjuang keras hingga berakhir imbang 1-1 dalam laga leg pertama semifinal melawan Arsenal.
Dengan duopoli Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo yang tampaknya mulai memudar, persaingan untuk meraih Ballon d'Or belum pernah terasa seketat ini selama hampir 20 tahun terakhir, di mana kini banyak pemain yang memulai setiap musim dengan keyakinan bahwa mereka memiliki peluang untuk merebut penghargaan individu paling bergengsi di dunia sepak bola. Ousmane Dembele bangkit dari karier yang diwarnai cedera dan performa yang tidak konsisten untuk memenangkan Golden Ball pada tahun 2025, dan ia kini menjadi salah satu dari sekian banyak pesaing setahun kemudian.
Diego Simeone menjadi sorotan setelah insiden pasca-pertandingan, menyusul perilakunya di pinggir lapangan saat Atletico Madrid bermain imbang 1-1 melawan Arsenal yang disebut-sebut "sangat buruk". Pelatih asal Argentina itu dituduh memberikan pengaruh yang tidak semestinya kepada wasit Danny Makkelie selama proses tinjauan VAR yang krusial, yang mengakibatkan The Gunners tidak mendapatkan tendangan penalti pada babak kedua.
Antoine Griezmann berbagi kisahnya tentang malam yang penuh emosi di Metropolitano, di mana alasan menyentuh di balik keputusannya untuk membelakangi lagu kebangsaan Liga Champions pun terungkap. Bintang asal Prancis itu menjadi pemain paling menonjol dalam laga imbang 1-1 Atletico Madrid melawan Arsenal, namun perhatiannya sama besarnya tertuju pada tribun penonton seperti halnya di lapangan saat ia menjalani laga perpisahan kandang di kompetisi Eropa.
Kylian Mbappe belum berhasil meraih trofi Liga Champions dan Ballon d’Or, namun mantan pemain timnas Prancis Louis Saha mengutip Cristiano Ronaldo sebagai contoh mengapa nasib bisa berubah dengan cepat bagi seorang “kucing hitam”. Keberuntungan belum berpihak pada Mbappe, meski ia adalah seorang superstar pemenang Piala Dunia, namun penghargaan paling bergengsi itu diperkirakan akan ia raih pada waktunya.
The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 starts on July 2 and runs until the grand final on July 27. The Women's Euro 2025 will take place across Switzerland, featuring stadiums in Basel, Geneva, and Bern.
How to buy Women's Euro 2025 tickets?
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You can buy England Women's Euro 2025 tickets on the official UEFA website or through England Football. However, since the general sale of tickets has long been open and was allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, there might now be only a limited number of official tickets available through these sites.There are a number of tickets available on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. StubHub's website guarantees you will get tickets in time for the event you are attending and a valid entry ticket, so you'll be able to enjoy the tournament, even if you're looking for tickets to the Women's Euro final, semi-final,quarter-final, or any other event.
When is Women’s Euro 2025?
UEFA Women's EURO 2025, which is the 14th edition of the Women’s European Championship, is being held from Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 27. Switzerland is staging the tournament for the first time, and the host nation will be hoping that playing in front of their fervent home fans will prove to be a good omen. The Netherlands were the host nation when they won the Women’s Euro 2017, and England reigned supreme on home turf at Women’s Euro 2022. Women’s Euro 2025 matches will be staged in eight Swiss cities: Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St.Gallen, Lucerne, Thun & Sion.
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Who are the reigning UEFA Women’s European champions?
Women’s Euro 2022 was won by the tournament hosts, England. Chloe Kelly was the goalscoring heroine as she netted the winning goal in extra time against Germany. It was the first time an England senior team had won major footballing honours since the men’s side had won the FIFA World Cup in 1966. The Lionesses were led by Sarina Wiegman, who had coached the Netherlands to glory five years earlier at Women’s Euro 2017.
Which countries are playing at Women's Euro 2025?
The 16 teams playing at Women’s Euro 2025 are split into four groups of four teams. The top two sides in each group will progress to the quarter-finals. The groups were confirmed during December’s draw in Lausanne and are as follows: Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland