US EditionEngland Soccer Heroine Hannah Hampton Reveals Heartbreak at Loss of Grandfather
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 28 – Hannah Hampton honored her late grandfather, who died two days before Euro 2025, after saving two penalties to help England defend their European title.
- In the Euro 2025 final held in Basel on July 28, England’s goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was instrumental in the team's 3-1 penalty shootout triumph against Spain, making two crucial saves that helped secure the victory.
- Hampton revealed she lost her grandfather two days before the tournament started, a loss she kept private until after the final.
- She paid tribute on Instagram with a photo of her green England shirt bearing 'grandpa' in the neckline and shared how he was a constant supporter and teacher throughout her journey.
- Hampton said, "I hope I made you proud, Grandpa," and Chloe Kelly echoed pride in their Englishness, while captain Leah Williamson expressed total disbelief at their title defense.
- Hampton’s standout performance concluded a determined campaign that saw England retain their European title and serve as an inspiration to young fans, with the squad welcomed back by celebrations on July 29, 2025.
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Hannah Hampton typifies the kind of patriotism I can get behind
None captures the soaring Lionesses vibe quite like Hannah Hampton, the nascent poster girl of this remarkable English summer. Yes, that’s English, not British. Hampton’s power is her essential goodness, a quality we can all believe in and one that is utterly repositioning patriotism.Her simple attachment to the virtuous qualities of not giving in, of commitment and persistence has freed patriotism from the toxic grip of the nationalist tendency…
Lionesses hero Hannah Hampton was suffering hidden family heartbreak before final - The Mirror
England hero Hannah Hampton has marked Sunday's triumph in the Euro 2025 final by sharing a poignant social media post paying tribute to her grandfather, who died shortly before the tournament
Designated player of the final, Hannah Hampton stopped the attempts of Mariona Caldentey and d-Aitana Bonmati to allow her team to retain her title (1-1, 3-1 TAB).
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