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Euro 2025: England Goalie Hampton's Fairy-Tale Journey From Eye Surgeries to Penalty Shootout Star
- On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Hannah Hampton stopped a shot from Mariona Caldentey, securing a 3-1 shootout win to retain the Women’s Euro 2025 title.
- Having been born with strabismus, Hannah Hampton has had persistent depth perception issues affecting judging ball trajectories, and has adjusted her technique accordingly.
- In the quarterfinal against Sweden, Hampton conceded just two of seven penalties, and in the final she saved a spot kick from Aitana Bonmatí.
- Hampton earned player of the match for her final performance, Sarina Wiegman described it as `fairytale`, and pundits hailed her as a contender for England’s number one spot.
- Her journey exemplifies perseverance, and she urged, `If you have a dream and you really believe in that dream, then go and do it`, highlighting her inspirational impact.
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All of England celebrates Hannah Hampton! The goalwoman has been the great heroine in the European Championship final against Spain – and all with a massive incurable/inoperable visual weakness. "I ran as a child, operated three times – but it has never been completely corrected. I can't really estimate distances to this day. " Doctors once advised Hannah Hampton never to practice three professions: brain surgeon, pilot and professional athlete.…
Euro 2025: England goalie Hampton’s fairy-tale journey from eye surgeries to penalty shootout star
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — The remarkable journey of England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton from eye surgeries to being the star of two penalty shootouts for a European title-winning team was described as “a fairy tale” on Sunday.
Euro 2025: England goalie Hampton's fairy-tale journey from eye surgeries to penalty shootout star
The remarkable journey of England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton from eye surgeries to being the star of two penalty shootouts for a European title-winning team was described as "a fairy tale" on Sunday.
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The Independent (US)Hannah Hampton’s comeback story defies belief and leads England to Euro 2025 glory
England 1-1 Spain (England win 3-1 on pens): Hampton made two saves in the penalty shootout after keeping the Lionesses alive during their ‘ridiculous’ run to the final
Hannah Hampton has written an extraordinary chapter in European football history, becoming England’s heroine in the Euro 2025 final against Spain. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who was advised by doctors as a child to never play football because of a serious eye problem, today guided the “Lionesses” to the title, saving two decisive penalties. Diagnosed with strabismus since birth and after several operations to improve her vision, Hampton has nev…
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