Torrejón retired from international soccer after the 2019 World Cup as Spain’s then most-capped player with 90 appearances. The 35-year-old has since helped Barcelona win three Champions League titles and a slew of other trophies. She also played a part in one of the revolts Spain’s women have staged to demand more from the men who run the game.

By Philip O'Connor (Reuters) -Entering the tournaments as favourites, many expected Spain to add the Women's Euro crown to their world and Nations League titles, but an agonising loss to England in a penalty shootout on Sunday has left them searching for answers after dominating the game.

Laia Cervello Herrero and Megan Feringa analyse the main talking points as Spain set up a semi-final with France or Germany

Mavi Garcia has become the oldest rider to win a stage at the women’s Tour de France. The 41-year-old Spaniard clinched the second stage on Sunday with a solo breakaway.

Sunday's final of the Women's Euros in Basel pitches the two best European teams of the current generation against each other, as a unified Spain side bristling with technique and intelligence takes on an equally talented England side that never gives up.

In both the men’s and women’s game, Spanish midfielders have a hold over the award. Guijarro could be next in line