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2025 UEFA Women’s Euros: Top 6 performers from matchday 2
Matchday 2 of the group stage for the Euros is now over, with plenty of exciting football and star players attempting to lead their country to a continental victory. Here are the six players who made a difference in the latest round of group stage...

Meet Morag ‘Maggie’ Pearce: A trailblazer for women's football in England
Growing up, Morag ‘Maggie’ Pearce’s daughters did not even realise their mother had played football, but the trailblazing icon has plenty of stories to tell. With women’s football rapidly growing in visibility, the pioneering side Pearce was part...

India U20 women’s coach Joakim Alexandersson names 24-member travelling squad for Uzbekistan friendlies
The Indian U20 women’s team will play two friendly matches in Tashkent against Uzbekistan U20 women on July 13 and 16, as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held from August 6 to 10 in...

Sports News | Two Teams to Represent India in Gothia Cup Football Tournament in Sweden
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Defending champions Special Olympics Bharat boys team and Haryana under-15 girls side will represent India in the Gothia Cup youth football tournament to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden from July 13-19. The Gothia Cup is the...

Mini Creations by Swedish Artists ‘Anonymouse’ Go from Street to Museum
AP “Hasselnotion Student’s House” 2020 by Anonymouse on display at Skissernas Museum in Lund, southern Sweden on June 27. The Associated Press 18:15 JST, July 10, 2025 LUND, Sweden (AP) — After nine years scurrying in the shadows, the two-person...

Rolfo return boosts Sweden ahead of Germany showdown
OBERENTFELDEN, Switzerland :Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo may have only managed 13 minutes plus stoppage time against Poland at the Women's Euros so far, but the return of flying winger from an ankle injury has been a shot in the arm for the Swedes...

In Sweden, Justice Surya Kant emphasises India’s commitment to human rights, says ‘vital to respect diversity of approaches’
Underlining that India “has historically demonstrated a strong commitment to human rights”, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant Monday said that “it is somewhat paradoxical when countries with some of the most rigid immigration policies—and a...

The team behind NYC's viral Swedish candy store just opened a bakery in Brooklyn Heights
Fans of mouthwatering candy shops like the BonBon Swedish Candy Co. have a reason to celebrate this summer. Co-founder Selim Adira, along with Emon Maasho, recently opened a brand-new foodie destination, but instead of another candy shop, this...

In Sweden, smokeless products drive tobacco harm reduction push
VAXHOLM, Sweden — The solution is simple, according to Karl Fagerström. Now retired, the Swedish researcher and inventor has dedicated his life to smoking cessation therapies and strategies. In 2000 he founded Niconovum, a pharmaceutical company...

England’s bounce back at Euros but Wales can only hope – Women’s Football Weekly
On the podcast today: England come roaring back with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands, sparked by tactical tweaks and a Lauren James brace. The panel analyses Sarina Wiegman’s changes, Hannah Hampton’s impressive outing and what awaits in their...

Path Opens Up For Norway To Progress At UEFA Women’s Euro
THUN, SWITZERLAND - JULY 09: The players of Norway pose for a photo prior to the Norway Training ... More Session And Press Conference ahead of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A match between Norway and Iceland at Arena Thun on July 09, 2025 in...

Euro 2025 roundup: Sweden stays solid, a lack of draws and a team of standouts
After a cautious opening round of matches, Euro 2025 burst into life in the second round of group matches, with some big wins, late drama and early exits. The Athletic’s Michael Cox watched every match to bring you the moments you may have missed....

Four Observations from Germany’s 2-1 win over Denmark at the Women’s EUROs
Germany fought back from an early deficit to defeat Denmark 2-1 at the Women’s European Championships on Tuesday. After the result between Poland and Sweden later in the day, the Germans are confirmed to advance — with the final match against...

England bounce back to beat Netherlands, Sweden reach Euro quarters
Lauren James made sure England avoided a major scare at Women’s Euro 2025 with a brace in Wednesday’s 4-0 thumping of the Netherlands which kick-started the Lionesses’ title defence. Chelsea star James opened the scoring with a rocket of a shot in...

Women's Euro 2025: Who will advance out of the group stage?
With the 2025 European Championship group stage about to end, there is still plenty of potential for drama. Six teams are battling for the four remaining spots in the quarter-finals going into the last round of group fixtures, which runs from July...

Women’s EURO 2025 Daily — July 9th: England vs. Netherlands; France vs. Wales
Welcome to the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championships! Here we will discuss all the action from today’s matches in this premier summer tournament, held this year in Switzerland. Four groups and 16 teams will compete for the trophy — and Bayern...

Sweden's Asllani gives away special shirt after fan's heartfelt plea
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland :Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani had every intention of keeping the shirt she wore for her 200th cap in her side's 1-0 win over Denmark in their Women's Euros opener last week, but a woman's pleas from the stands as she...

Sweden reach quarter-finals while knocking two teams out of Women’s Euro 2025
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The Safest Countries For Medical Care For Black Women
The United States is one of the deadliest countries for Black women when it comes to healthcare. Adriana Smith is one of several examples nationwide of just how deadly navigating the health care system can be for Black women. In February, a...
Rooted in culture, driven by connection
For Lina San Juan Martinez ’25, choosing Lenoir-Rhyne University was the easy part. Lina San Juan Martinez '25 with her host mom during her first study-abroad trip to Spain. “My older sister also went to Lenoir-Rhyne, so it felt like a given that...