Alisha Lehmann has opened up on the criticism that the Switzerland women's team received after they went down 7-1 against FC Luzern’s Under-15 boys team in a warm-up game last week. The Swiss women's team are preparing for the 2025 European Championship as hosts. They will be aiming to put the heavy friendly defeat behind them quickly with a view to making it through to the tournament knockout stages.
Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for viral meningitis, casting doubt over her Euro 2025 involvement. The midfielder is recovering at home and could still rejoin Spain’s squad later in the tournament, depending on her progress and a final decision by the Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol (RFEF).
England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman has expressed her gratitude towards the Football Association for reaffirming their faith in her leadership ahead of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship. As the Lionesses prepare to head to Switzerland next month to defend the title they clinched in 2022, Wiegman has received assurances that her position is secure beyond the tournament, regardless of its outcome.
England have received a major lift ahead of their Euro 2025 campaign as Chelsea forward Lauren James has been cleared to play in the upcoming friendly against Jamaica. This will mark her first appearance since April following a hamstring issue that sidelined her for three months. She is expected to feature as a substitute at the King Power Stadium, as manager Sarina Wiegman carefully manages her return to full fitness.
Cheslea and England star Lauren James has claimed that the Lionesses are entering 'a new era' as they prepare for the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Head coach Sarina Wiegman led her side to the trophy in 2022 and is hoping that her Lionesses can go back-to-back this month despite the team having seen a number of major names step back from international duty.
Alisha Lehmann's Switzerland team-mate has opened up on the team's devastating 7-1 loss to FC Luzern’s Under-15s in a practice match. The Swiss women's team are preparing for the 2025 European Championship as hosts. Just a week before the tournament gets underway, they played a warm-up game behind closed doors and lost 7-1 to Luzern's youth team.