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- England to face Spain in Euro 2025 final
- Lionesses eyeing revenge of 2023 كأس العالم
- Frappart to take charge of proceedings
In this edition of the competition, Frappart was tasked with officiating two group stage encounters and the high-stakes quarter-final clash between Norway and Italy, which ended 2-1 in favour of the Italians. Her command of high-pressure situations and consistent excellence has earned her the trust of European football’s governing body.
England’s road to the final has been anything but straightforward. In the quarter-finals, they scraped past Sweden in a dramatic penalty shootout. Their semi-final proved equally tense, requiring a last-gasp goal against Sweden in extra time to seal progression. Whereas, Aitana Bonmati scored in the final quarter-hour of extra time against Germany to secure their spot in the summit clash.
Reflecting on her appointment, Frappart expressed gratitude and pride at being chosen for such a prestigious occasion: “I’m very pleased to have been selected to referee the Women’s Euros final. It’s a big honour and a proud moment at the end of a wonderful tournament.”
Frappart famously became the first woman to take charge of a major men’s UEFA competition final in 2019, when she officiated the UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea. In 2020, she broke new ground again by refereeing a men’s UEFA Champions League group stage match between Juventus and Dynamo Kyiv, an unprecedented moment in football history.
The final in Basel is not just another match; it is a rematch of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, where Spain edged past England 1-0 courtesy of a decisive strike from Olga Carmona. The result left a bitter taste for Sarina Wiegman’s squad and they now return to another final with revenge on their minds and redemption within reach.
