July 08, 2025
Spain lit up the Women’s Euro 2025 with a ruthless 6–2 win over Belgium, securing top spot in Group B and underlining their status as tournament favourites. Alexia Putellas led the charge with two goals, while Irene Paredes, Esther González, Mariona Caldentey and Clàudia Pina all found the net in a display of pure attacking flair.
Despite Belgium briefly levelling twice, Spain’s quality proved overwhelming. Pina’s long-range strike was the standout moment — a stunning goal that could define the tournament.
Meanwhile at Wimbledon, drama turned to heartbreak on Centre Court as Grigor Dimitrov, leading Jannik Sinner by two sets, was forced to retire with a pectoral injury. The Bulgarian was in control before pulling up mid-rally, clearly in pain. After a brief attempt to continue, he left the court in tears, ending what had looked like a deep run in the tournament.
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Sinner, though through to the quarter-finals, said the win meant little under the circumstances. It was a reminder that while some rise to glory, others are cruelly denied by fate.
A week of contrasting emotions — brilliance in Switzerland, heartbreak in London — showing just how unpredictable and human sport can be.
