From hospital bed to hero status - Bonmati 'could write a book'

Aitana Bonmati's place at Euro 2025 was under threat when she was struck down with viral meningitis before the tournament. She might yet leave it with a winner's medal.
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There is a pleasing air of certainty about England’s 35-year-old spinner – a quality Shubman Gill could only admire enviouslyLiam Dawson stood at his mark, ball cradled in his hands, forearms level to the ground, elbows splayed, sunglasses – completely unnecessarily – in place. There was nothing bright about the situation on this grey Mancunian …
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Two years on from the World Cup final, England and Spain will meet again in what promises to be an "amazing" Euro 2025 final.
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Spain illustrate their unique genius to set up Euro 2025 final showdown with England

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Luke Littler survives a real scare before eventually beating Jermaine Wattimena 13-11 in a thriller to reach the World Matchplay quarter-finals, but Michael van Gerwen loses to Josh Rock.
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Well done the Lionesses on reaching the final, but not taking the knee was a gift to the racists | Joseph Harker

Manager Sarina Wiegman says it was a reaction to social media abuse of Jess Carter. That abuse is what makes it necessary: that call was wrongLove or hate: that seems to be the lot of Black England footballers. Score and the nation adores you – you represent the best of British. Have a bad match, and the mob bigotry descends – go back to where you came …
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Luke Littler crawled back from almost certain elimination to beat Jermaine Wattimena in a dramatic World Matchplay clash.
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Bonmati winner sends Spain to Euro 2025 final - highlights

Watch highlights as Spain's Aitana Bonmati scores an extra-time winer to beat Germany and progress to the Euro 2025 final against England, in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
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Luke Littler shows he is 'world champion for a reason' at World Matchplay

As Luke Littler's favourite D10 clattered into the board for an epic 13-11 tie-break win over Jermaine Wattimena at the World Matchplay, he let out a roar and pointed at the star on his shirt. It was a reminder that he is "world champion for a reason".