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Chloe Kelly of England celebrates after scoring her team's second goal from a rebound following a saved penalty in extra-time during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Semi-Final match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve on July 22, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.

England v Italy – UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Semi-Final

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Fluminense's Brazilian goalkeeper #01 Fabio concedes a second goal by Chelsea's Brazilian forward #20 Joao Pedro (2-L)during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semifinal football match between Brazil's Fluminense and England's Chelsea at the MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 8, 2025.

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Lauren James of England celebrates with teammate Ella Toone after scoring her team's third goal during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D match between England and Netherlands at Stadion Letzigrund on July 09, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland.

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