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Liverpool fans leave flowers and tributes outside Anfield after death of Diogo Jota

Portugal play Spain in their opening match of Euro 2025, in what will be a highly emotional occasion for the Portuguese team following the death of men’s international and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.

Jota was killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva in the early hours of Thursday morning, with the football world and beyond in mourning. Uefa has confirmed that there will be a moment’s silence before all Euro 2025 matches on Thursday and Friday, while Portugal’s players will wear black armbands.

Portugal begin their tournament against world champions Spain, who are the favourites to win their first European title this month. Spain’s build-up has been dominated by the availability of Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati, who was in hospital before the tournament with viral meningitis.

Elsewhere in Group B, Italy secured their first win at the tournament since 2017 by beating Belgium 1-0 thanks to Arianna Caruso's goal. The hosts Switzerland were beaten by Norway in their first match last night, while England have to wait until Saturday for their opening game against France in Zurich. Follow all the latest from Euro 2025 below

Spain vs Portugal: Team news as Aitana Bonmati on the bench

Aitana Bonmati starts on the bench for world champions Spain. The Ballon d’Or winner was in hospital late last week for treatment for viral meningitis, so misses out on Spain’s opening game.

Spain XI: Nanclares, Batlle, Mendez, Aleixandri, Carmona, Lopez,Guijarro, Putellas, Caldentey, Gonzalez, Pina

Subs: Sullastres,Coll, Fernandez, Bonmati, del Castillo, Ouahabi, Martin-Prieto,Garcia, Paralluelo, Redondo, Zubieta

Portugal XI: Pereira, Gomes, Costa, Fatima Pinto, Fonseca,Jacinto, Norton, Tatiana Pinto, Amado, Diana Silva,Jessica Silva

Subs: Morais, Cota-Yarde, Alves, Seica, Marchao,Nazareth, Borges, Dolores Silva, Faria, Correira, Capeta,Encarnacao.

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Jamie Braidwood3 July 2025 19:31

‘They stole it from us’: How Spain can reclaim their moment

When the England team left the pitch after their last match against Spain, a 2-1 comeback defeat in June’s Nations League fixture, there was one overriding feeling in the dressing room. “They’re just so hard to play against”, was one exhausted view.

Spain’s ideology means they’re seen as an almost singular challenge in the women’s game. The England players enjoy the test, admire the players as icons, and know the world champions are the team to beat.

Spanish manager Montse Tome has still rejected the description of favourites, in that way that coaches do to try and get elite teams playing as if they are starting from scratch again. Many of Spain’s world champions would actually like to start from scratch in a different sense. This singular team want their own singular victory, independent of past troubles.

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Miguel Delaney 3 July 2025 19:16

Lionesses 'shocked' by Diogo Jota's death

England defender Lucy Bronze said the Lionesses would lend their full support to the Portuguese team at Euro 2025 after they were “shocked” by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.

“Yeah it definitely shocked all the squad when we woke up this morning and the news started to spread,” said Bronze, who is half-Portuguese.

“Obviously we have a lot of Liverpool fans in our team and football fans, but for people in general, everyone is just thinking of them – him and his brother. They were so young as well.

“We have seen all the messages on social media and stuff so you can tell what a great guy he has been. It’s just really sad and we were shocked by the news, really.”

Jamie Braidwood3 July 2025 19:03

FULL TIME! Belgium 0-1 Italy

Arianna Caruso’s first half goal is enough to get Italy off to a winning start at Euro 2025. They beat Belgium 1-0 and looked to be in complete control, with some stylish flashes. Could they compete with Spain for top spot in Group B?

They will have to wait until the third round to play the world champions and are up against Portugal next. But that’s a fine start, especially since Italy did not win any of there three group games at Euro 2022.

The scenes as Italy make their first winning start in the tournament since 2009.

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Jamie Braidwood3 July 2025 19:00

Uefa confirm moment of silence before Euro 2025 games

“On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.

“A moment of silence will be observed at all of today’s and tomorrow’s Women’s Euro 2025 matches in memory of Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva who tragically passed away today.”

Jamie Braidwood3 July 2025 18:43

Belgium 0-1 Italy

65 mins: Italy are looking sharp and are banging on the door of Belgium. Captain Cristiana Girelli goes close with an audacious flick but Lisa Lichtfus is there so smother on the goalline.

Jamie Braidwood3 July 2025 18:27

Portuguese Football Federation's tribute to Diogo Jota

“The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Spain this morning.

“Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents. He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.

“On behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation and myself, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and Andre, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the respective clubs of the players.

“We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day.”

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Jamie Braidwood3 July 2025 18:22

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to death of Portugal teammate Diogo Jota: ‘It doesn’t make sense’

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid a heartfelt tribute to Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota after the Liverpool forward was killed in a car crash at the age of just 28 in the early hours of Thursday morning in Spain.

Portugal captain Ronaldo posted on Instagram. “It doesn't make sense. We were just together in the national team, and you had just gotten married.

“To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”

‘It doesn’t make sense’: Ronaldo reacts to death of Portugal team-mate Jota

Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash on Thursday morning as the world of football and beyond paid tribute to the Portugal and Liverpool star

Jamie Braidwood3 July 2025 18:05

GOAL! Belgium 0-1 Italy

We have our first goal of the day in Group B. And it’s a cracker in Sion, as Arianna Caruso powers Italy into the lead on the stroke of half-time. Caruso was able to cut onto her right foot and slam the finish back across the Belgium goalkeeper into the corner.

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Jamie Braidwood3 July 2025 17:52

Portugal's Jessica Silva pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota

Portugal players were shocked and heartbroken to learn of the death of Diogo Jota on Thursday ahead of their opening match of Euro 2025 against Spain tonight.

"One of our own," Portugal forward Jessica Silva posted on Instagram. "Diogo wasn't just a star. It was the good, the faithful, the attentive, the simple ... of those who don't need noise to mark their presence!

"Football has gone poorer ... and so are we. You will never be forgotten."

Hours before kick-off, virtually every player on the Portugal women's squad had posted photos of Jota on social media, many with broken heart emojis.

Jessica Silva (Getty Images)

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