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Published: 23 July 2025. The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online If there was ever a script made for cinema, England’s journey through Euro 2025 would be the perfect draft—filled with heartbreak, defiance, last-minute miracles, and relentless belief. The Lionesses, battered by injuries, retirements, and controversy before even boarding their flight to Switzerland, have now reached their third consecutive major final. What began as a tournament overshadowed by...

Published: 19th July 2025 | The English Chronicle Online The Winter Gardens in Blackpool transforms into the epicenter of world darts today as the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay tournament commences, bringing together 32 of the sport's finest players for nine days of high-stakes competition. With an £800,000 prize fund at stake and the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy awaiting the champion, this year's edition promises to deliver the signature blend of...

Published: 19th July 2025 | The English Chronicle Online The boxing world stands poised for a seismic collision of styles and generations as unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA, IBF, and WBO titles against Britain's ferocious challenger Daniel Dubois tonight in a bout that promises to reshape the division's landscape. The highly anticipated showdown, staged at Warsaw's raucous PGE Narodowy Stadium before an expected 60,000 spectators, represents both...

Published: 19th July 2025 | The English Chronicle Online In a performance that will be etched into Women's World Cup history, England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton defied both physical pain and lifelong visual impairment to deliver a match-winning display against Sweden, cementing her status as one of the tournament's most inspirational figures. The 24-year-old shot-stopper, playing through a bloodied nose sustained in a first-half collision, produced a breath-taking penalty save in...

Published: 19th July '2025 | The English Chronicle Online The UK government has thrown its full support behind London’s ambitious bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, pledging a substantial £45 million in funding to secure the prestigious event. The financial commitment includes £35 million from the Treasury and an additional £10 million from the Mayor of London’s office, marking a significant step in the city’s campaign to bring...

Luka Modric played his final game for Real Madrid on Wednesday. It ended in a 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinal. The match took place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 9, 2025. Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said Modric's legacy is bigger than one game. The Croatian star will join AC Milan next. Modric won the Ballon d’Or in 2018. He...

Sri Lanka delivered a dominant all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by 99 runs in the third and final ODI at Pallekele on Tuesday, clinching the series 2-1. Chasing a target of 286, Bangladesh struggled under pressure and were bowled out for just 186 in under 40 overs. Sri Lankan bowlers put on a show, making the win look easy. This victory marks a strong comeback for Sri Lanka in one-day...