ENGLAND hero Hannah Hampton has revealed that her grandfather passed away just two days before the start of Euro 2025.
The goalkeeper saved two penalties to help the Lionesses to European glory once again on Sunday.
GettyHannah Hampton has revealed that her grandfather passed away before Euro 2025[/caption]
INSTAGRAM @_hannahhamptonHampton also shared that she had the word ‘Grandpa’ written in her shirt throughout the tournament[/caption]
However, she revealed after the historic win that she had been grieving the death of her grandfather.
Hampton penned an emotional message on Instagram which read: “Dear Grandpa, two days before the biggest tournament of my life, you left.
“It still doesn’t feel real. I kept thinking when I’d call nannie I’d hear your voice again – one of your jokes, or one of those little comments you’d make that somehow said everything without saying much at all.
“You were one of my biggest supporters. You believed in me before I even knew what this journey would look like.
“You were always there – watching, encouraging, teaching. You taught me so much, not just about football, but about life. About staying grounded, working hard, being resilient and doing things the right way.
“I miss our chats. I miss you saying “Only us athletes understand” — always with a little smirk like you were in on something special. And you were. You got it. You understood what this meant to me. You understood what it took.
“It breaks my heart that you didn’t get to see me walk out for our country at my first major tournament… something you dreamed of for me, something we talked about so many times.
“I wanted to see your face or hear your voice after the game calling back home. I wanted to share that with you.
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“But I know, deep down, you were still there. I felt you with me. In the tunnel. On the pitch. In the tough moments. I heard you in my head when I needed strength.
“I hope I made you proud, Grandpa. I carried you through every minute.
EPAHampton saved two penalties to help England to Euro 2025 glory[/caption]
“And I always will. I did it. WE DID IT.”
Hampton also shared a picture of the word “Grandpa” inside the back of her matchday shirt.
The Chelsea star played an instrumental role in helping England to the Euro 2025 title.
She played every minute of the tournament for the Lionesses and saved two penalties in the final shootout against Spain.
Spot-kicks were needed with the score 1-1 after extra time.
Hampton saved from Arsenal superstar Mariona Caldentey and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati.
Meanwhile, Salma Paralluelo dragged her effort wide.
After the match, Hampton said: “I don’t think it’s going to sink in for a while what we’ve just achieved. We’re the team who never gives up and we got the reward for that today…
“It’s an amazing moment and I don’t think I’m going to come to terms with it for a while…
“There’s a lot of things I had to deal with before the tournament and a lot of the things the team helped get me through.
“Some really horrible moments. To be standing here right now as back-to-back Euros winner is an incredible moment.”
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