"Cata Coll Denies Hampton’s Euros Final Cheat Sheet Allegation in Penalty Shootout"

Spain Goalkeeper Cata Coll Denies Cheat Sheet Toss Claims After Euros Final

Spain’s goalkeeper Cata Coll has dismissed England star Hannah Hampton’s claim that she threw Coll’s penalty "cheat sheet" into the crowd during the dramatic UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final shootout. The Lionesses clinched a 4-2 penalty victory to retain their European title, but post-match drama emerged over a missing water bottle.

Hampton’s Bold Move
Hampton, England’s goalkeeper, revealed in a talkSPORT interview that she spotted Coll’s notes on penalty-taking tendencies of England players taped to her water bottle. Seizing the moment, Hampton admitted: “I picked it up and chucked it into the English fans so she can’t have it.” She added, “I don’t ever put it on a bottle because anyone can do that—I put it on my arm.”

[IMAGE: Hannah Hampton celebrating a save during the shootout]
Caption: Hannah Hampton made two crucial saves during the shootout.

Coll, visibly confused during the match, was seen searching for her original bottle after finding a replacement left by Hampton. “She was walking back to take the penalty… I was trying not to burst out laughing,” Hampton recounted.

Coll’s Response
The Spanish goalkeeper responded cryptically on X (formerly Twitter) with: “Okay, okay, calm down, calm down. At least if it were true…”—hinting disbelief at the story.

[IMAGE: Cata Coll looking for her water bottle during the match]
Caption: Cata Coll appeared puzzled after her water bottle went missing.

Shootout Drama
The final, held in Switzerland, saw England edge Spain 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Hampton saved spot kicks from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati, while Spain’s Salma Paralluelo missed her attempt. Chloe Kelly sealed England’s win with her trademark decisive penalty.

[IMAGE: Chloe Kelly celebrating her winning penalty kick]
Caption: Chloe Kelly fired England to victory with her iconic penalty.

Ballon d’Or Nominations
Hampton’s heroics earned her a spot on the Women’s Ballon d’Or shortlist, alongside teammates Lucy Bronze, Kelly, Alessia Russo, and Leah Williamson. Her quick thinking during the shootout now adds a legendary twist to England’s triumphant campaign.

[IMAGE: England team celebrating with the Euro 2025 trophy]
Caption: The Lionesses celebrated their back-to-back European titles.

While Coll’s notes controversy remains unresolved, the lighthearted feud underscores the high stakes and psychological games defining modern football. Hampton’s antics, whether fact or fiction, have already etched her name into Euros folklore.

— Reported by Jeorge Bird, Daily Mail