Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski feature in the Bunesliga's best opening goals of the season.

Robert Lewandowski discusses the time he "said yes" to a Man Utd move, the influence of Jurgen Klopp and why the sky is the limit for Lamine Yamal.

It is not just Germany these days … countries like Italy, Switzerland and Poland are finding their feet in women’s game A documentary is currently being broadcast on German TV. In it, former players talk about how they were prevented from playing football – by the association, their parents and society. Listening to the pioneers of our sport made me realise even more how privileged I had been. I received support from all sides throughout my career. Women have been playing football for generations but, because it was made difficult or even forbidden in many countries, the level of performance struggled to evolve for a long time. That has changed, as the Euros in Switzerland has shown once again. It offers great sport and exciting entertainment. Continue reading...

Despite their group-stage exit, Nina Patalon’s side have made history and changed perceptions back home As Poland were on their way to a historic Euro 2025 win over Denmark the commentator on national TV encouraged people to visit the website of a Polish FA campaign called “Girls’ Team”, which is designed to help young girls find a team to train with. There was such a rush to the website the server broke down. That would have been unthinkable only a few months ago but the Polish team that played in their first Euros, scored their first goal and secured their first win at the tournament have changed the perception of women’s football in the country for ever. “One of the key goals was to leave the best possible impression and to get little girls interested in the sport,” said the coach, Nina Patalon, after the 3-2 win against Denmark. “That was our biggest responsibility at our first Euros.” Continue reading...

Poland bow out of Euro 2025 after getting their first goals and points at a major tournament by beating winless Denmark 3-2 in Lucerne.

Poland restore their two-goal lead as Martyna Wiankowska fires home a wonderful strike to put her side 3-1 up against Denmark in their Euro 2025 Group C encounter in Lucerne.

Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off in Zurich Player guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail Scott Sweden make five changes to their starting XI after the 3-0 win over Poland. Jonna Andersson, Magdalena Eriksson, Fridolina Rolfö, Hanna Bennison and Smilla Holmberg come in for Hanna Lundkvist, Amanda Nildén, Madelen Janogy, Amanda Ilestedt and Julia Zigiotti Olme. Germany make just the one change following their 2-1 victory over Denmark. Laura Freigang replaces Linda Dallmann in attack. Their stricken captain Giulia Gwinn, who suffered a medial ligament injury in Germany’s opening game with Poland, is named as a sub, for the purposes of support and vibes. Continue reading...

Group C clash to decide third and fourth places Get in touch: email Sarah about the game Andrée Jeglertz, Denmark coach, added from the Danish camp: It’s about winning. We have played two of the best teams in the world and we needed to play in a different way against them. Tomorrow we will get a little more space and a little more time on the ball. Hopefully, we can dominate the ball and play a different kind of game. I would like us to score a goal and make history. We have a positive attitude and I repeat once again this will also be a special match. I wouldn’t say that Denmark is an easier opponent than Germany and Sweden. The Danes are very versatile and we will have to adapt to them. I hope it will be a good match. Continue reading...

All the latest news and reaction from Switzerland Player guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail Emillia If you’re in need of a little catchup on last night’s big game in Group B, I will point you in the direction of Louise Taylor’s report from the Wankdorf Stadium, where she saw a fabulous game between Spain and Italy: If that preamble felt a bit harsh on Poland and Denmark, who will play out the deadest of rubbers at the Swissporarena in Lucerne at the same time as the other Group C fixture tonight, I apologise. The downside of a 16-team tournament is that it can be brutal for teams who lose their opening two games to have to stick around knowing they have nothing to play for. That is all I really have to say about that, there’s a reason this game will only be on ITVX. Continue reading...

All the latest from Switzerland on a pivotal day Player guide | David Squires’ wallchart | Mail Dominic It’s a big day at Euro 2025, one that could see the home nations’ chances obliterated or, conversely, boosted with Group D coming to life. For clarity, England play the Netherlands at 5pm (BST) with Wales meeting France at 8pm and there is little room for mistake or manoeuvre after both the Lionesses and the Dragons lost their openers. What about last night? Well, Germany and Sweden took full control of Group C, the former coming from behind to secure a win over Denmark that wasn’t without controversy, while Sweden sealed a stylish 3-0 triumph over a poor Poland side. That’s Group C wrapped up, with Germany and Sweden simply competing for top spot when they play each other in the final round of group fixtures. Continue reading...

Sweden are purring and will fear nobody in the knockouts. This was a routine victory and, make no mistake, tougher tests lie ahead than the obstacle posed by a limited Poland. The underdogs could, and really should, have been put far out of sight before Lina Hurtig completed the scoring and the only quibble for Peter Gerhardsson may be that his players were not more clinical. Nonetheless they will top Group C if they avoid defeat against Germany and, with Stina Blackstenius and Kosovare Asllani opening their accounts either side of the break, have enough stars hitting form to sense opportunity knocking. Continue reading...

Minute-by-minute updates on the action in Lucerne Email Niall | Player guide | Germany 2-1 Denmark “There’s a (frankly terrifying) 153m outdoor elevator about 8km from the stadium in Lucerne,” writes Ben Mock. “Feels like a fitting analogy for the task ahead of Poland tonight.” Frankly terrifying looks about right. It’s finished Germany 2-1 Denmark, the eight-times champions fighting back from a goal down at half-time to secure their second win in Group C. If Sweden win tonight, both teams will be guaranteed a quarter-final place before they meet in Zurich on Saturday. Continue reading...

All the latest news and reaction from Switzerland Player guide | David Squires’ wallchart | Mail Dominic Meanwhile, Georgia Stanway wants the Lionesses to go back to their roots and be “proper England” as they prepare to face the Netherlands at Euro 2025. Here’s what the midfielder said: We know as a team that we underperformed [against France]. We know as individuals that we underperformed. I didn’t want to do the press conference today because I’m fed up of talking now. It’s time that we focus on putting things right on the grass. We’re all just dying for the game to come round as fast as possible because we want to make sure that we’re stepping on that pitch knowing what we’ve experienced but also wanting to make a change. Continue reading...

As Jule Brand collected the ball on the turn on the corner of the box with her back to goal, she knew the assignment. Germany needed something special to break through Poland’s stubborn resistance. Within a blink of an eye, the net was bulging and Germany were making a winning start to their campaign. A well-coached Poland side can be proud of their performance but, once Brand opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, the result looked inevitable and Lea Schüller headed in Germany’s second to give them a perfect springboard to the tournament. Continue reading...