FRANCE
The Team: “The dream has died. Defeated by a double strike from Alexandra Popp, France fails in front of the doors of the European Championship final. The French put up a fierce fight against the Germans, but it became the graveyard of their illusions.”
West France: “Popp buried the French dream. With his experience, Germany shattered the dream of the first international final. The first half was a masterpiece of German teamwork. The German wall could not be overcome.”
The world: “Retirement doesn’t erase a promising course. Defeats are always experienced as failures. But defeats can also serve the future. That’s with the Blue the case, who were in the last four for the first time at a European Championship.”
The Parisian: “The promise to reach Wembley that the Blue after the quarter-finals crashed on the German wall. The mistakes in the consistent conclusion were paid dearly. the Blue wanted, but couldn’t, because the Germans – also because of the two days longer preparation time – were physically superior.”
Western Mail: “France paid for the lack of freshness and lack of goal threat. Den Blue a tactical lesson was taught and they left the tournament frustrated and disappointed.”
ENGLAND
The Guardian: “England versus Germany, in the final of the European Championship, at Wembley Stadium. Loved, hated, it’s a game that grabs the attention of the host nation like no other, in any sport, in any arena. With all the breathtaking moments , which England’s players have witnessed on their way to the final, there will be no one as good as Popp at Wembley on Sunday. Popp is unstoppable.”
Daily Mail: “Here come the Germans! England meet familiar opponents in the final of the Euro 2022 on Sunday after the eight-time European champions beat France 2-1 through two relentlessly completed goals from Alexandra Popp.”
The Sun: “POPP STAR. England meet Germany in the final of Euro 2022 after captain Alexandra Popp gave her side a two-goal lead against France.”
Evening Standard: “Germany are delivering on the big stage again. A month ago Popp seemed to have a damn relationship with this competition. Now, thanks to their goals, Germany are just one win away from reclaiming the title.”
SWEDEN
Aftonbladet: “Alexandra Popp is on the way to becoming the big queen of the European Championship.”
The Express: “Not even an own goal from the goalkeeper could stop Germany. Alexandra Popp became the hero of the game when France were defeated 2-1. Now a classic awaits against England in the final.”
SVT: “Germany is ready for the final of the European Championship in Wembley. Thanks to Alexandra Popp, who has now made her mark in the history books.”
DENMARK
DR: “Finals call for great players and great nations. It will be best against best when England and Germany meet at Wembley.”
