England's women's team will compete against Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final at the Stade de Geneve. The match follows their intense victory over Sweden, which required them to quickly regain focus. England's performance in group stages was mixed, facing strong teams like France and the Netherlands, while Italy progressed from an easier group. Sarina Wiegman emphasized the importance of respecting Italy, noting their impressive journey to the semi-finals. England aims to retain their title, seeking a historic accomplishment despite challenges ahead.
Just off the shore of Lake Geneva, the Jet d'Eau fires a relentless, arching cascade 140 metres into the air. It is the centrepiece of an effortlessly refined city that has taken leave of its senses at times during Euro 2025.
Italy are surprise contenders who benefited from appearing in the easier half of the draw. From the outside, it seems England have done the hard part. There is a different feeling inside the camp.
I think it would be really disrespectful to Italy to think we're favourites, Wiegman said. They made the semi-final just like we did and that's very impressive for any team.
The Lionesses' travelling support smell a date with history. England are reigning champions and, even if the Swiss air can never match the headiness of Wembley in 2022, retaining the trophy abroad might be an even greater feat.
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