Spain's best defender and particularly unfortunate that his excellent sliding tackle in the build-up to Italy's goal gave ... to be a major player in world football for years to come.

Defending champions Italy may have won their Euro 2024 opener against Albania with an unexpectedly attacking style of football, but Spain - their opponents on Thursday - are unfazed.

Football has not stopped in the Premier League ... BBC Sport takes a look at the state of play in Spain, Italy, France and Germany at the start of 2025. Spain: Real Madrid return early aiming ...

The draw for the UEFA Women's European Championship 2025 was made on Monday, with holders England set to face France in Group D and World Cup winners Spain to come up against Italy in Group B.