English esports personalities and EA FC content creators took to social media to celebrate the English victory at Euro 2025, where England defeated Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Amongst the exuberance, some of EA FC’s biggest content creators called for England Women to receive further special cards for FIFA Ultimate Team to mark the occasion as England Women retained their Euros title in heroic fashion.
EA FC content creators celebrate: Call for England Women to get all 99 ratings
Craig ‘NepentheZ’ Douglas joined in the celebrations, celebrating the England team in various posts, before calling for the team to receive a 99 rating in recognition of their back-to-back Euro victories, the highest possible stats on players in the game.
While certain players now have a 99 following the completion of the EA FC 2025 Path to Glory event, calls remain for the whole team to receive the honour.
AwayDays content creator, Ellis Platten, was amongst the first to celebrate the victory, pointing out Chloe Kelly’s inner steel:
Vizeh joined in, looking forward to the World Cup in 2027, which England were runners-up for in 2023 after losing to Spain. Revenge is sweet:
EA FC data collator, FUTWIX, joined in on the call, pointing out England’s top performers as having completed the Path to Glory.
Esports organisation and content creation group, SAF, called for the same buff to the England team.
English esports community celebrates Lionesses’ momentous EURO 2025 victory
The legendary esports host and interviewer, Frankie Ward, celebrated in typical fashion, stating, “WHO YOU CALLING SMUG NOW EH?”
Radio presenter and perennial IEM Counter-Strike stage host OJ Borg joined in the praise. It’s okay, OJ, you can breathe now.
Excel co-founder, the organisation that became GIANTX upon merger with Giants Gaming, Joel Darby called for winning penalty taker Chloe Kelly to be awarded a Damehood, after yet another clutch moment to make history for England.
Rainbow 6 Siege shoutcaster Derry ‘Dezachu’ Holt used the victory on penalties as a learning opportunity for the men’s team, after celebrating the win.
Tim ‘AceOfPyrite’ Leaver was another Siege caster to join the celebrations, calling the win “inspiring.”
League of Legends LPL caster Joseph ‘Munchables’ Fenny stated, “It’s home” as he celebrated the win.
Our own writer at Esports News UK, Jack ‘Ginjured’ Stewart, even joined in on the action, singing a unique rendition of Sweet Caroline in his local.
UK esports orgs celebrate the win
Manchester City’s esports division congratulated the women’s team, celebrating Lauren Hemp’s Path to Glory success.
CTRL Esports also joined the celebration, concluding, “It stayed home.”
Darragh Harbinson is an esports writer specialising in Counter-Strike. He has written for Esports News UK, Esports Insider, UKCSGO, Dexerto, and Rush B Media.
