Spain Wins Euro 2025 Final, Sparks Germany Outrage

Spain's women's national soccer team has reached the Euro 2025 final after a hard-fought extra-time victory against Germany, marking a new era of confidence and competitiveness in European football for La Roja. Their celebrations near the German team's bus have sparked a backlash in Germany, with critics including former player Jens Lehmann calling the behavior disrespectful and humiliating. Meanwhile, the legacy of Spain's 2023 World Cup win remains complicated by the unresolved issues of gender inequality and the scandal involving Luis Rubiales, with former star Jenni Hermoso notably omitted from the current squad amid ongoing controversy. Despite on-field success, Spanish women's football still struggles with lower fan support and limited societal change compared to countries like England, where the women's team enjoys robust backing and recent European success. England's team is preparing to face Spain in the final with strong support from Prince William, a passionate football fan and patron of the English Football Association, who has actively followed and cheered the Lionesses throughout the tournament. This matchup not only highlights Spain's rise in women's football but also underscores the differing cultural and institutional contexts shaping the sport's development across Europe.