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  Women's EURO 2025 in Switzerland enters its decisive phase with the eight best teams in Europe just three wins away from the coveted title. The quarter-final matches promise dramatic encounters, surprising underdogs, and expected derbies. Defending champions England face strong Sweden, while world champions Spain continue their offensive show. Norway vs. Italy: Historic Opportunity Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 PM, Geneva An unexpectedly balanced encounter will offer a clash between Norwegian stars and Italian collective strength. Norway won the weakest Group A with three victories but relies on individual qualities of stars like Caroline Graham Hansen. Unconvincing performances in all three matches raise questions about their readiness for the knockout phase. "We're still looking for our best form," admits coach Gemma Grainger. Italy reached the EURO quarter-finals for the first time in history. They excel with a quality midfield featuring Arianna Caruso and Ma...

  The Women's European Championship in Switzerland continues today with another crucial Group B match, where southern rivals Portugal and Italy will clash at Stade de Genève. While the Italians could celebrate advancement from the group after just the second round with a victory, the Portuguese are fighting for survival in the tournament. Portugal with Their Backs Against the Wall The Portuguese team finds itself in a critical situation following a 5-0 thrashing by Spain in their opening match. This defeat left the Portuguese players on the brink of elimination, and another setback would practically mean the end of their tournament ambitions. "For us, this is the match of the year," says Portugal coach Francisco Neto. "We need to quickly recover from the defeat against Spain and deliver a completely different performance. Our chances of advancing depend on today's result." The statistics from the opening match are alarming for Portugal. They held the ba...