England’s Ella Toone has revealed her grandmother passed away on the morning of the Euro 2025 final.
It was a game the 25-year-old started as the Lionesses beat Spain in a penalty shootout in Basel to retain their title.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Toone reflected on the sad news as she paid tribute to her “football loving, crazy, funny Nana Maz”.
She previously revealed her grandmother had put a bet on her – then aged six – that Toone would grow up to play for England.
“Even in the highest of highs, life can hit you with the lowest of lows,” said the Manchester United midfielder, whose father died last September just days before his 60th birthday.
“I have comfort in knowing she got to watch from the best seat in the house with Dad, her favourite person.
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