Athenea del Castillo equalised for Spain against Italy on Friday night with one of the goals of the competition

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner's participation in the tournament was in doubt last week when she was hospitalized after falling ill with a fever late Friday.

Germany’s title with Kessler 12 years ago was its sixth straight but a seventh has been elusive. The Germans are an expected contender after several high-scoring victories in 2025 and taking a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they lost twice to the United States.

The behaviors are extreme and exciting, but the show itself isn’t bleak. It is bright and funny, colorful and surprising.

Spain will face Belgium in Group B play at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament on Monday, marking the first of two games.

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been hospitalized with viral meningitis less than a week before the Women’s European Championship.

Elisabetta Oliviero found the back of the net to give Italy a 1-0 lead over Spain. 7 MINS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:31