England’s queer Lionesses lead celebrations after historic Women’s Euros win: ‘Not another one’
England players celebrate their victory with the trophy at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, on July 27, 2025, during the UEFA Women’s EURO Final match between England and Spain (Photo by Andrea Amato/NurPhoto via Getty Images).
England players celebrate their victory with the trophy at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, on July 27, 2025, during the UEFA Women's EURO Final match between England and Spain (Photo by Andrea Amato/NurPhoto via Getty Images).
The England Lionesses have defended the Women’s Euros title for 2025, beating Spain in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out – and celebrations have been led by the out queer stars of the squad.
The England Lionesses beat Spain’s squad in a penalty shootout at the Women’s Euros 2025 final, after finishing extra time at 1-1, with England’s goal from Alessia Russo in the 57th minute equalising the side with Spain, who scored in the first half.
The title went to penalties, with Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles and Chloe Kelly all scoring, landing 3-1 to keep the trophy in England, after the side won in 2022 against Germany.
The team, captained by out bisexual athlete Leah Williamson and coached by Sarina Wiegman, have made history by retaining the Euros crown; the match’s final was the first time in women’s Euros history since its inaugural tournament that title was decided with a penalty shoot out.
It is also the first time an England squad has ever won back to back Euros titles in the Women’s tournament.
The England Lionesses squad contains a multitude of queer footballers, including Williamson, who became the first England captain to lead a squad to three consecutive major finals.
She has celebrated her win via social media, writing a triumphant: “Back to back. European Champions, again.”
Forward Beth Mead, who is reportedly in a relationship with former Arsenal teammate Vivianne Miedema, also joined in the celebrations, posting a photo of the team with the European trophy and the caption: “EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS AGAIN.”
And Lauren Hemp, another forward, won the most iconic caption for the England vs. Spain match, referencing a popular viral video and writing: “NOT ANOTHER ONEEEEEE”.
And Lucy Bronze, another queer athlete, though one that doesn’t talk about her personal life or partner extensively, also made history – by playing the entire Euros with a broken leg.
“I actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, but no-one knew,” Bronze told the BBC, with Wiegman confirming the news.
“But if that’s what it takes to play for England, that’s what I’ll do. They know that. We inspire each other by playing through things like that and it got us to the end, in the end.”
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