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Jarell Quansah completes Bayer Leverkusen move
In some other transfer news, Liverpool have confirmed the departure of Jarell Quansah. The defender joins Bayer Leverkusen in a £30million deal.
After signing a permanent contract with Arsenal, Chloe Kelly said: “Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me. Learning from an incredible manager and continuing to build relationships with an excellent team is a journey I’m looking forward to continuing.
“I’m excited for more silverware at this special club and to bring more trophies back to North London to celebrate with our supporters. I’ve always said that Arsenal supporters are the best and to have them on my side, singing my name, means so much to me.”
Arsenal sign Chloe Kelly
Arsenal have officially confirmed the permanent signing of Chloe Kelly following the 27-year-old’s loan spell. Kelly joins the Gunners in a free transfer following her departure from Manchester City.
Mark Bennett is on his way to Basel for tonight’s match between Switzerland and Norway. He is volunteering at this year’s tournament:
“Just on train to Basel from my home village in Switzerland. Off to my first Volunteer shift and wondering how I’ll survive outside St Jakob Park at 35°.
“It’s 17 years since I did same for Men’s Euros in 2008 and there is a great vibe building here. Will ramp up with German/ French neighbours visit for games plus all the local Portuguese population and the mad Dutch. Fan marches planned tonight for both Swiss and Norwegian fans too..
“Can’t wait!”
Sion Lane has messaged in to praise Wales on their European Championship debut:
“I’m heading out to Switzerland with my 10-year-old daughter later in the month to support Wales against England. The progress this Wales team have made under Rhian Wilkinson is genuinely thrilling, and the way the FAW have engaged with fans and the wider community through the ‘For Her’ program has been really inspiring. At a recent huddle my daughter got to meet loads of the team, and I had a chance to chat with the manager. They really are building a community.”
Emma Hayes answered some of your questions last week. The US women’s national team head coach revealed what food she misses most from England, her thoughts on Arsenal’s recent Champions League win and whether or not she would manage England one day…
Still need a wallchart for the tournament but have no idea where to get one? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. David Squires has done it again!
Aitana Bonmati was discharged from hospital at the weekend after undergoing treatment for viral meningitis. She arrived at the Spain team hotel on Monday evening and completed some gym work on Tuesday before returning to the pitch for more individual training.
Although she is now back with the squad, it is currently unclear if she will feature in Spain’s opening Euro 2025 match against Portugal tomorrow.
Jonathan Liew
The narrative arc of women’s football in Switzerland is a familiar one: from apathy to hostility to mockery to inertia to change. Now the country will host one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar…
Speaking of predictions, be sure to let me know your picks for;
Tournament winners
Finalists
Top goalscorer
Player of the tournament
Dark horse
Breakthrough star
Predictions, anyone? Our writers out in Switzerland have had their say…
For the architecture enthusiasts out there – or just those with an interest in football stadiums – here is our complete guide to every ground that will be used for Euro 2025 over the next month:
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We are lucky enough to have legendary Chelsea manager, WSL icon and United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes on board as a columnist over the next few weeks. Here is what she had to say in her first column last week…
As always, I want to hear from you today! Feel free to email me or Matchdaylive@theguardian.com with your plans for the opening day of the Euros. Are you out in Switzerland? Or are you currently sat in the office desperately attempting to cool down by fanning yourself with an old bit of paperwork because it is still incredibly warm here in the UK?
Also, let me know who you’ll be supporting, which team you think will take the crown at the end of the month, and which players you are most excited to watch.
The Guardian Football team have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks putting together features, interviews and team guides to see you all through the tournament. Let me first point you in the direction of this absolutely mammoth guide to all 368 players appearing at Euro 2025 this month.
Here is what we’ve got to look forward to on this opening day…
Iceland v Finland
Switzerland v Norway
Preamble
It’s finally here! Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off TODAY in Switzerland and I, for one, cannot wait. Iceland and Finland begin proceedings this afternoon before the host nation faces Norway in Group A. We’ve still got plenty of time until then so I’ll be with you all day counting down to the curtain-raiser at Stockhorn Arena.
Without further ado, let’s go!
