How Lucy Bronze kept broken leg a secret at Euro 2025 – as told by her mum
How Lucy Bronze was able to play with a broken leg
- Lucy Bronze played through Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia, with her mother Diane Bronze revealing how she was able to play on BBC Woman's Hour.
- Diana confirmed the injury occurred in June, but the Lioness medical team and many teammates kept it confidential throughout the competition.
- Bronze's sports science degree helped her manage the pain and injury, enabling her to continue playing.
- Her club, Chelsea, was also aware of the injury, and the secret was well-kept among those who knew.
- Diane Bronze explained that her children are "Tough Bronzes" due to a Portuguese naming tradition, combining her maiden name with her husband's.