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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Luke Baker

Hannah Hampton regrets revealing water bottle trick after hate comments on grandfather tribute

Hannah Hampton has said she regrets revealing the water bottle trick she used during the penalty shootout that decided the Euro 2025 final after online hate comments targeted a tribute she had written to her recently-deceased grandfather.

England dramatically beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties to retain their European Championship title with goalkeeper Hampton the hero as she saved spot-kicks from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati, while Salma Paralluelo missed.

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