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Football returns to war-torn Ukraine as new league season starts It’s been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and during that time football stopped in…

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will soon reveal “the truth” about his future after reading so many “lies” from the media.

It’s reported Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United so he can play Championship football – but new manager Erik ten Hag has said Cristiano is “not for sale” and part of his plans for the club.

Manchester United might let top scorer of last season Cristiano Ronaldo leave the club during the current transfer window, amid rumours Ronaldo is unhappy at the club and wants to leave to play Championship football, as well as concerns about how the striker’s mood is affecting morale at Old Trafford.

The Metro says England must target World Cup glory after the Lionesses ended 56 years of hurt by lifting the Women’s Euro 2022 trophy, says Barcelona full-back Lucy Bronze.

Daily Mirror says England ’s all-conquering women’s team must be honoured by the Queen, fans, politicians and former players have urged.

BBC Sport says England are to open talks with Euro 2022-winning manager Sarina Wiegman over a new contract.

England’s historic victory the Lionesses have been crowned champions of Europe, after winning their first major trophy, defeating Germany 2-1 at Wembley.

England have been crowned champions of Europe, after winning their first major trophy, defeating Germany 2-1 at Wembley.

BBC Sport says The Queen has led the tributes to England’s Euro 2022 winners, sending a message of congratulations in which she called them “an inspiration”.

W Euro 2022 – Lionesses are proving the women’s game is better as it lacks toxic fan culture, corruption or scandal…. for now.

This England squad have made one heck of an impression, inspiring women and girls across the country – and it looks like their star power will only continue. Here are the top players who have been instrumental to England’s success at the W Euro 2022. 

England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 opener against Austria saw nearly 70,000 people fill Old Trafford – a record for the Women’s European Championships – while over 4 million tuned in to watch the Lionesses’ 1-0 win.

The standout moment of the tournament is no doubt the Alessia Russo backheel nutmeg goal.

This historic run by the Lionesses has marked a new era for Women’s football in England, and the UK. It’s remarkable to think that just over 100 years ago, women’s football was banned by the FA due to the committee believing it was ‘unsuitable for females. 

England’s route to the finals – How we got here, a look back at W Euro 2022 campaign and the most iconic goals, saves and moments.

The Guardian says Two minutes before the hour, with France starting to suggest they had finally got Germany’s measure, their substitute Selma Bacha was sent sprinting clear down the inside-left channel.

The Independent says Alexandra Popp struck twice to send Germany through to their ninth European final following a 2-1 win over France to book their meeting with England at Wembley on Sunday.

The Metro says England’s defence is in for tough night against Germany in the final of the Women’s European Championship, with Alex Scott warning her compatriots of the challenge to come.

BBC Sport says Eight-time European champions Germany will play England in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley on Sunday after they beat France in a dramatic semi-final in Milton Keynes.

England 4-0 Sweden: Match Stats as Lionesses roar to finals at Wembley on Sunday where they’ll face either Germany or France.

The Metro says England are into the finals of the 2022 Women’s European Championship thanks to a rousing 4-0 win over Sweden in Sheffield.

BBC Sport says England reached their first major women’s tournament final since 2009 in stunning fashion as they put four past Olympic finalists Sweden at Euro 2022 in Sheffield.

England will hope to keep dominance as they face Sweden while Germany takes on France in the semis.

BBC Sport says England will attempt to reach the European Women’s Championship final for a third time when they face 1984 winners Sweden on Tuesday.

As the Lionesses roar their way through the Euros, women’s football is the fastest growing sport right now as the wider public back Lionesses and better coverage around the women’s game – it appears the narrative is starting to change.