Record scorer Hermoso left out of Spain Euro 2025 squad

Spain record goalscorer Jenni Hermoso has been left out of their squad for the upcoming European Championships in Switzerland.

Hermoso, 35, has scored 57 goals in 123 appearances for her national side and played a key role as Spain lifted the World Cup in Australia in 2023.

The Tigres striker featured in all six qualifiers, but her last appearance was in October 2024. She is among 12 changes to the World Cup-winning squad.

After receiving her World Cup winners medal, Hermoso was kissed by Spain's former football federation boss Luis Rubiales without her consent. Rubiales was later found guilty of sexual assault.

Head coach Montse Tome gave a reason for her omission, saying: "I understand Jenni is an important player. I spoke with her about her situation and we've done the same work with her as everyone else.

"We have assessed her performances for Tigres and spoken with her coach. In her position, we have Patri [Guijarro], Aitana [Bonmati], Alexia [Putellas], Maite [Zubieta], Vicky [Lopez] and even Mariona [Caldentey] or [Claudia] Pina can come in there.

"It's hard to pick 23 players, but we do the job professionally. At the end of the day that is what we have chosen."

Mariona Caldentey, who started in Arsenal's Champions League final win over Barcelona, and Manchester City's Leila Ouahabi have been included in the squad alongside two-time Ballon d'Or winners Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati.

The Euros gets under way on 2 July, with Spain taking on Portugal in group B the following day.