By Philip O'Connor GENEVA (Reuters) -Italy were within touching distance of a first Women's Euro final since 1997 until a stunning England comeback derailed their dream, but the Italians can look forward to a bright future as they reap the benefits of a more professional approach.

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Italian captain Cristiana Girelli broke into tears as she had to face the cameras after the heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to England in the women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Tuesday. "Of course we wanted this final because it would have been something unbelievable,