Kelly thanks Wiegman: “She gave me hope” after victory in Euro 2025

Chloe Kelly: The English Heroine Thanks Sarina Wiegman After the Victory at the 2025 European Championship

England star Chloe Kelly expressed her gratitude to coach Sarina Wiegman for the trust placed in her. Kelly, who scored the decisive penalty that secured the Euro 2025 title for England, highlighted Wiegman’s fundamental role in her recovery and success. Kelly, remembered for her winning goal in the 2022 European Championship against Germany, was again the savior of the Lionesses in Switzerland. Her impact from the bench was crucial against Sweden and Italy, and in the final against Spain, she provided the assist for Alessia Russo’s equalizer, before converting the winning penalty.

This achievement crowns a year full of ups and downs for Kelly, who in January considered quitting football due to the lack of opportunities at Manchester City. However, a loan to Arsenal, the team she later joined permanently, changed her course. Kelly was a starter in the Champions League final that Arsenal won against Barcelona, and now adds the Euro 2025 title to her record.

Chloe Kelly celebrates after scoring the decisive penalty in the final against Spain.Kelly shared her emotions after the victory, highlighting the support of her family in difficult times. “There were many tears at the end, especially when I saw my family, because they were the ones who helped me overcome those dark moments,” Kelly stated. “If this is a story to tell, for someone who may be experiencing something similar, the difficult moments don’t last. Around the corner was a Champions League final, we won it. Then, a European Championship final, we won it. Thanks to everyone who wrote me off, I am grateful.”

She is incredible. She is an incredible woman, what she has done for this country, we should all be very grateful. What she has done for me individually, she gave me hope when I probably had none. She gave me the opportunity to represent my country again.

Chloe Kelly on Sarina Wiegman

Kelly also praised Wiegman, describing her as “incredible” and highlighting her impact on women’s football. “She is incredible. She is an incredible woman, what she has done for this country, we should all be very grateful. What she has done for me individually, she gave me hope when I probably had none. She gave me the opportunity to represent my country again. I knew I had to play and representing England is never a given,” she added. Kelly highlighted Wiegman’s work in women’s football, not only in England, but also in the Netherlands, taking it to another level. She also thanked the staff around her, calling them incredible people.