Antes de las semifinales de la FA Cup femenina entre Chelsea y Manchester City, todos hablaban de Khadija Shaw. La delantera, con el contrato a punto de caducar en Manchester y rumores de fichaje por el Chelsea, acaparaba la atención. En Stamford Bridge, Shaw marcó dos goles que eliminaron a las Blues y llevaron al City a Wembley en una victoria dramática por 3-2 que ya es un clásico de la copa.
El Manchester City se medirá al Brighton en la final de la FA Cup femenina a finales de este mes, tras eliminar el Liverpool y el Chelsea en las semifinales del domingo. Será la primera vez que las Seagulls pisen Wembley, tras derrotar 3-2 a las Reds, y partirán como claras perdedoras frente al Manchester City, recién coronado campeón de la Superliga Femenina, que venció 3-2 en la prórroga a Chelsea gracias a un doblete de Khadija Shaw.
En pocas semanas terminará el contrato de Sam Kerr con el Chelsea. Tras seis años y medio, 156 partidos, 114 goles y 12 títulos, este mes podría ser su último en azul. Si se confirma, se irá como la máxima goleadora del club en la Superliga Femenina y una auténtica leyenda, aunque aún hay tiempo de ampliar su legado.
En las últimas semanas, la tensión ha sido palpable dentro y fuera del campo mientras el Manchester City buscaba su primer título de la Superliga Femenina en diez años. La pérdida de puntos amenazó con devolver al Arsenal a la lucha, hasta que las Gunners tropezaron en Brighton y disiparon el suspense. Sin embargo, los seguidores citizen aún se preguntan qué pasará con su delantera estrella, Khadija Shaw.
La entrenadora del Chelsea, Sonia Bompastor, ha comentado los rumores que vinculan a la estrella del Manchester City, Khadija «Bunny» Shaw, con un fichaje este verano. Se espera que la internacional jamaicana deje el Joie Stadium, pues las negociaciones contractuales con las campeonas de la Superliga Femenina están estancadas.
Fran Kirby, de 32 años, ha logrado 16 títulos con el Chelsea y fue clave en el triunfo de las «Lionesses» ante Alemania en la final del Europeo 2022. Ahora, con la camiseta del Brighton, busca ayudar a otro equipo ambicioso a alcanzar nuevas metas.
Who has won the most European Championship titles?
Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.
How many teams are in the European Championship?
There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.
Who has made the most European Championship appearances ever?
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.
Who is the all-time top scorer in the European Championship?
No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.
Who is the oldest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?
Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.
Who is the youngest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?
Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.
Which famous players have played in the European Championship?
Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.
Which famous managers have managed in the European Championship?
Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.