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Tottenham News: Managing director of football Fabio Paratici has ban extended by FIFA

In Tottenham News, FIFA has extended Tottenham managing director of football Fabio Paratici's ban to worldwide activities.

Mar 29, 2023, 6:11 PM2 min read

In Tottenham News, FIFA has extended Tottenham managing director of football Fabio Paratici's ban to worldwide activities.

In January, he was handed 30-month ban from carrying out activities within the Italian Football Federation - part of an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement at Juventus which saw 11 other officials banned and the club deducted 15 points.

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The Italian FA asked for these bans to be extended worldwide - and FIFA have confirmed to Sky Sports News it granted this request, meaning a global ban from football activities for Paratici.

They said in a statement: "FIFA have confirmed that - following a request by the Italian FA (FIGC) - the Chairperson of FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the sanctions imposed by FIGC on several football officials to have worldwide effect."

Sky Sports News has contacted Tottenham and the Football Association for further guidance on what this means for Paratici and his role at Spurs.

In Tottenham News, Sky Sports News understands Paratici cannot conduct any transfer market activity directly - he cannot talk to agents nor negotiate deals, which is a fundamental part of his job as managing director of football - but he can work internally at Spurs, including attending meetings.

However, Sky Sports News are awaiting for official clarification of this - such as whether he can be involved in Tottenham's search for a new permanent manager following the departure of Antonio Conte.

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Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history?

From South Africa's 27-year ICC wait to RCB's IPL triumph after 18 years, this year saw some decades-long trophy droughts coming to an end, which raises a question: Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Find out why.

Jun 15, 2025, 11:25 PM6 min read

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Every now and then, a year comes along that changes sports history. Imagine waiting years, even decades, for your favourite team to win. For fans across the globe, 2025 has turned that dream into reality.

This year has been special, marked by some of the longest trophy droughts in sports finally coming to an end. Teams like South Africa in cricket and Bologna in football have broken long-standing curses, proving that anything is possible. 

Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Join us as we explore why 2025 is a year sports fans won't soon forget, and is also termed as "Year of the underdogs."

1. South Africa won an ICC Trophy after 27 years/ 9,862 days

South Africa won WTC 2025, Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? | sportzpoint.com
South Africa celebrates their WTC 2023-25 Final victory against Australia. Image | Mint

For nearly three decades, the "chokers" tag clung to the Proteas like an unwanted shadow. Time and again, they reached close to the glory, only to falter at crucial moments. But 2025 changed everything, as they lifted ICC WTC Trophy defeating a strong Australian side in the Final.

South Africa showcased a cricketing masterclass with extraordinary team efforts in a high-stakes final match. From Aiden Markram's century to Temba Bavuma's batting class, they gave it all to earn the standing ovation from the crowd as they walked with pride after the win.

This victory, as Mark Boucher previously said, indeed is the turnaround they needed to inspire future generations and earn global respect as champions that they truly deserve.

They made the world chant "It's time for Africa" with their performance.

Read Also: Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

2. RCB won their first ever IPL trophy after 18 years/ 6,570 days

RCB won IPL 2025 after 18 years, Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? | sportzpoint.com
RCB lifting the IPL 2025 title after defeating PBKS in the final. Image | NDTV

For 18 painfully long years, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their passionate fans endured a rollercoaster of hope and heartbreak in IPL. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB delivered exceptional, balanced performance this season, finally breaking free of their curse.

The image of Virat Kohli lifting the IPL trophy, the last major piece missing from his glittering cabinet, was one of the most iconic sporting moments of this year. It not only signified the team's victory, but also the ultimate reward for loyalty and career-long excellence.

The overall team contribution and management are the key factors that led them to secure their place as champions, shutting all the haters down.

Read Also: IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs

3. Go Ahead Eagles won the KNVB Cup after 93 years/ 33,968 days

Go Ahead Eagles won the KNVB Cup after 93 years, Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? | sportzpoint.com
Go Ahead Eagles celebrating their KNVB Cup win after 93 years. Image | Instagram

Go Ahead Eagles soared to their first major trophy in 93 years, winning the KNVB Cup in 2025. For generations of fans in Deventer, this was a moment they might have only dreamed of. The emotions outpouring after the victory were sensational.

Their journey in the tournament was an underdog saga, defeating AZ Alkmaar, where they equalised the final match in the 99th minute to take it to penalties, and ultimately winning it from there!

4. Bologna won the Italian Cup after 51 years/ 18,619 days

Bologna won Italian Cup after 51 years, Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? | sportzpoint.com
Bologna lifting the Italian Cup after 51 years in 2025. Image | SportsDesk

Bologna's victory in the Italian Cup after 51 years was a testament to patience and a perfectly executed season. Their triumph in 2025, defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the final, was a moment they manifested for years.

Key contributions from players like Don Ndoye, who scored the decisive goal despite returning from injury, and the tactical decisions of the coach, Vincenzo Italiano, brought joy to a city that waited for so long.

5.  Crystal Palace won the first ever major trophy (FA Cup) after 119 years/ 43,714 days

Crystal Palace won their first major trophy in 119 years, Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? | sportzpoint.com
Crystal Palace lifting the FA Cup after victory over Man City in 2025. Image | Sky News

Perhaps the most astonishing drought-breaker of 2025 belonged to Crystal Palace. After 119 years, the Eagles finally lifted their first-ever major trophy, the FA Cup. 

The single decisive goal from Eberechi Eze and crucial saves from goalkeeper Dean Henderson shaped their 1-0 victory over Manchester City FC. This victory proved that even after more than a century, a club's biggest dream can still become reality!

Read Also: Football teams with most international trophies

6. Newcastle United won the League Cup after a long wait of 55 years/ 20,367 days

Newcastle United won the League Cup after 55 years, Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? | sportzpoint.com
Newcastle United lifting the League Cup in 2025. Image | Instagram

For the passionate supporters of Newcastle United, 2025 brought an end to a 55-year wait for a major domestic trophy as they won the English Football League Cup.

The sight of the Magpies defeating the 10-time champions Liverpool (1-2) was a powerful moment that reinforced belief in their new era. Goals from local hero Dan Burn and Alexander Isak brought the victory home for them.

7. Harry Kane won his first-ever major trophy (Bundesliga) after 32 years/ 11,676 days

Harry Kane won his first ever major trophy (Bundesliga) after 32 years, Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? | sportzpoint.com
Harry Kane celebrating the Bundesliga win in 2025. Image | Instagram

For years, England's most prolific striker, Harry Kane, was burdened by an unfortunate tag: "trophy virgin." Despite his goal-scoring records and individual brilliance, a major team trophy has always slipped away from him.

But 2025 finally saw the narrative shattered as Kane immediately made his mark after joining Bayern Munich, leading them to their 33rd Bundesliga title. He was also the top scorer of the 2024-25 season, having scored 26 goals and 8 assists.

This victory felt like a personal one, putting a line to complete the picture in his football career.

Read Also: 11 players who have won the most trophies in football history

8. Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League after 17 years/ 6,296 days

Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League after 17 years, Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? | sportzpoint.com
Tottenham lifting the UEFA Europa League title after 17 years in 2025. Image | Sky News

2025 finally broke Tottenham Hotspur's 17-year trophy drought, as they won the UEFA Europa League. This was a monumental win, bringing the title back to North London.

The tense final against Manchester United saw a crucial goal from Brennan Johnson secure the 1-0 victory. However, the most iconic image was Son Heung-min, the club's long-serving captain, finally lifting a major trophy.

After a decade of dedication and numerous near misses, Son's emotional moment, draped in the Korean flag, was the highlight of his commitment and love for football.

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Premier League teams to qualify for Champions League every season since 2016

Here are the Premier League teams to qualify for UEFA Champions League every season since 2016. A record six Premier League teams have already qualified for Champions League 2025-26.

May 26, 2025, 8:39 AM5 min read

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The English Premier League, or the Premier League, has been the best football league in Europe for a long now. As per UEFA Club Coefficients, the Premier League is the best football league on the continent, with the best standard of football and competitiveness. 

The competitiveness not only makes it tough for teams to finish at the summit of the points table, but the battle for the UEFA Champions League spot also intensifies. This season, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League from the Premier League. 

This is the first time six teams from any league have qualified for the Champions League. Not only that, there is also a chance that another team can qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, depending on Chelsea's performance in the Conference League final this season. 

Read Also | Ranking all 33 UEFA Champions League finals

How do teams qualify for the Champions League from a league?

Till the 2022-23 season, every top-four team from the European Leagues used to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Along with the top four teams, the Europa League winners also qualified for the Champions League next season. 

But, from the 2024 season, along with the top four teams and Europa League/Conference League winners, leagues started getting an additional European Performance Spot. EPS is awarded to the league with strong UEFA coefficient performances, which the Premier League earned this season as well. 

Read Also | Every Premier League club’s biggest Free Transfer Exit

Premier League teams to qualify for the Champions League every season since 2016

2015-16

In the 2025-16 Champions League season, Chelsea qualified as the champions of the Premier League 2014-15. Manchester City and Arsenal qualified as the second and third finishers of the league. 

Meanwhile, Manchester United qualified for the Champions League play-off round as the UEFA Europa League 2014-15 winners.

  1. Chelsea
  2. Manchester City
  3. Arsenal
  4. Manchester United

2016-17

Leicester City surprised everyone to win the 2015-16 Premier League after a historic season. They entered the Champions League as the champions of England. Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester City qualified as the second to fourth spot finishers. 

2017-18

Chelsea qualified for the Champions League by winning the 2016-17 Premier League. Spurs, who were very close of a title, finished second to qualify for Europe. Manchester City and Liverpool qualified as the third and fourth place finishers. 

Meantime, Manchester United, who were sixth in the league qualified after winning the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League. 

2018-19

Manchester City's domination in the Premier League started with winning the 2017-18 season, as they entered the Champions League 2018-19 as the champions of England. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool were the other teams to qualify for Champions League.

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played an all-England final where Liverpool defeated Spurs by 2-0 to win the title. 

2019-20

After winning the Champions League, Liverpool finished second in the Premier League, just one point behind the champions, Manchester City. Chelsea and Spurs qualified as the third and fourth team from Premier League.

2020-21

Liverpool finally broke City's Premier League domination as they lifted 2019-20 Premier League title with 18 points lead over Manchester City, who finished second. Manchester United and Chelsea were the other teams to qualify for the Champions League.

Manchester City and Chelsea played an all-English Champions League in 2021, where Chelsea won their second UCL title. 

2021-22

Manchester City again won the Premier League title to qualify for Europe, with Manchester United finishing second in the league. Liverpool and Chelsea were the other tequalified as the third and fourth teams from the Premier League. 

Liverpool lost the Champions League final against Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season.

2022-23

City defended the Premier League title in the 2021-22 season and entered the Champions League 2022-23, which they eventually won, beating Inter Milan in the final. 

Liverpool, who lost the Premier League race by just one point, qualified alongside Chelsea and Spurs.

2023-24

City won their third consecutive Premier League title helped them earn the Champions League spot. Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United qualified for the Champions League 2023-24. 

2024-25

Back-to-back four Premier League titles for City ensured them another go at the Champions League. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa were the other teams from Premier League to qualify for the new format Champions Legaue. 

Arsenal were the only team from the Premier League to play semi-final that season.

Read Also | Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United

2025-26

A record six teams qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League season from the Premier League. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea qualified as the top four teams. The EPS allowed an added spot as Newcastle United qualified as the fifth team.

Spurs qualified as the Europa League 2024-25 winners. Chelsea can also become the seventh team to qualify from the Premier League, if they win the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis on 28th May. 

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final: Spurs lift the Europa League 2025 beating United by 1-0; First trophy for Son Heung-Min

Read the Europa League 2025 highlights as Tottenham Hotspur lifted the Europa League 2025 trophy after beating United by 1-0. Son Heung-Min won his first-ever career trophy with Spurs.

May 21, 2025, 9:32 PM1 min read

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final: Spurs lift the Europa League 2025 beating United by 1-0; First trophy for Son Heung-Min | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United in the 2024-25 Europa League final at the San Memes Stadium.

Both teams have endured disastrous Premier League campaigns, currently reeling at 16th and 17th respectively, and face the threat of missing out on European football altogether, unless they win this final.

For United coach Ruben Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag mid-season, it’s a last shot to salvage a turbulent spell marked by 18 Premier League losses; a club record. Tottenham, meanwhile, haven’t lifted silverware since 2008, and their 21 league defeats this season mark a new low. Coach Ange Postecoglou, in his second year, sees this as a vital chance to finally deliver on Spurs’ long-unfulfilled potential. 

Also Read: Europa League Final: When was the last time Tottenham won a trophy?

So, sit back and relax as Koushik Biswas brings you the buildup, LIVE updates and text commentary of the Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Europa League final match.

Enjoy the coverage.

LIVE Updates

May 21, 2025, 7:01 PM

LIVE Score

May 21, 2025, 9:12 PM

Finally, Son wins a trophy for Spurs!

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May 21, 2025, 9:11 PM

SCENES!

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final LIVE Updates: Spurs lift Europa League 2025; First trophy for Son-Heung Min - sportzpoint.com

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final LIVE Updates: Spurs lift Europa League 2025; First trophy for Son-Heung Min - sportzpoint.com

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final LIVE Updates: Spurs lift Europa League 2025; First trophy for Son-Heung Min - sportzpoint.com

May 21, 2025, 9:02 PM

Reset the clock!

May 21, 2025, 8:59 PM

Full time | TOT 1-0 MUN

Ange delivers in his second season. 

Spurs are the Champions of the Europa League 2025. They won their first trophy since 2008. 

Not so ashtetic, but Bernnan Jhonson's first half goal hands Spurs the trophy!

Romero is the player of the final for his excellent leadership. 

May 21, 2025, 8:58 PM

90+8' | Casemiro hits the side!

My lord, it could have been a historical goal. Casemiro's bicycle kick hits the side net from the corner.

May 21, 2025, 8:57 PM

90+7' | SAVE FROM VICARIO

Ohhhhhh my god!

Luke Shaw's on-target headed effort is heroically saved by Vicario. 

May 21, 2025, 8:55 PM

90+5' | Yoro takes his chance

United were building the pressure but Yoro's shot over the goal wastes everything up. 

May 21, 2025, 8:54 PM

90+4' | Block from Danso

Amad's threatening cross from the right is headed away from Danso. Can United score?

May 21, 2025, 8:52 PM

90+2' | Chance for Maguire

Maguire is playing up now. Dalot with a long cross and Maguire's header went past the goal. 

Maguire is appealing for a foul, though. Denied. 

May 21, 2025, 8:51 PM

90+1' | Yellow card

Yellow card for someone from the United bench.

May 21, 2025, 8:50 PM

7 minutes added

7 minutes have been added as injury time.

May 21, 2025, 8:50 PM

90' | Change for United

In: Mainoo

Out: Dorgu

May 21, 2025, 8:49 PM

89' | Two changes for Spurs

In: Gray, Spence

Out: Udogie, Sarr

May 21, 2025, 8:48 PM

88' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Harry Maguire for a foul on Romero. Romero and Maguire have been going at each other for long now. 

May 21, 2025, 8:47 PM

87' | Block

Zirkzee went for a cutback and a left-footed shot, but a wall including Bissouma blocked the shot. 

May 21, 2025, 8:45 PM

85' | Chance for Danso

A floating ball from Son, targetting the far post. At the end, the ball was a bit long for unmarked Danso

May 21, 2025, 8:44 PM

85' | Change for United

In: Dalot

Out: Mazraoui

May 21, 2025, 8:44 PM

84' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Zirkzee for a foul on Udogie

May 21, 2025, 8:42 PM

82' | Intervention from Mazraoui

Solanke did well there to make a good run and then try to find Son with a pass. But Mazraoui came running to make the intervention. 

May 21, 2025, 8:39 PM

79' | Change for Spurs

In: Danso

Out: Johnson

May 21, 2025, 8:38 PM

Another close look at that clarence!

May 21, 2025, 8:35 PM

75' | Save from Vicario

Garnacho gets into the action straightaway. The Argentine's shot from close range is deflected away for a corner by Vicario. 

May 21, 2025, 8:32 PM

72' | Nearly for Bruno

Huge chance for United. Mazraoui with the cross and an unmarked Bruno could not be on target with his header. 

May 21, 2025, 8:31 PM

71' | Two changes for United

In: Zirkzee, Garnacho

Out: Hojlund, Mount

May 21, 2025, 8:29 PM

68' | Goalline clearance from Van de Ven

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final LIVE Updates: Match saving goal line clarence from Van de Ven | sportzpoint.com

A match-saving goal line clearance from Van de Ven.

Vicario's half save was headed into the goal by Hojlund and Van de Ven, with an acrobatic act cleared the ball. 

May 21, 2025, 8:28 PM

68' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Bissouma for trying to delay the game. 

May 21, 2025, 8:26 PM

66' | Change for Spurs

In: Son

Out: Richarlison 

May 21, 2025, 8:25 PM

65' | Richarlison is down

Looks like he wants to be changed. He is down and the referee says he will add time for all of these. 

May 21, 2025, 8:23 PM

63' | Poor from Solanke

Now, that is a man who is not in form. 

Udogie with a great run and ball to find Solanke out on the right. And after a very poor first touch, he lost the ball and chance. 

May 21, 2025, 8:22 PM

Can they though?

May 21, 2025, 8:21 PM

61' | Half chance for United

Dorgu to Mount, and Mount looked for Hojlund inside the box. 

But Van de Ven guarded the ball well for Vicario to pick it up.  

May 21, 2025, 8:19 PM

59' | Save from Vicario

Yoro's chance was saved by Vicario in the second half - Europa League final LIVE - sportzpoint.com

Dipping ball from Bruno from the free-kick. It was a difficult service to deal with. A little deflection from Yoro was saved by Vicario. 

May 21, 2025, 8:18 PM

58' | Yellow card

Looks like he was just begging for it. Richarlison gets the yellow card for a foul on Mazraoui

May 21, 2025, 8:16 PM

Second half so far!

It's slow paced, scrappy and full of stoppages, with the referee Felix Zwayer having to blow his whistle every 30 seconds!

May 21, 2025, 8:15 PM

55' | Spurs playing the waiting game

Nothing much from United in the second half so far. Spurs are happy to defend now. 

May 21, 2025, 8:14 PM

Glitter in his eyes!

May 21, 2025, 8:09 PM

49' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Van de Ven for a foul on Højlund. It is a direct elbow to stomach. 

May 21, 2025, 8:08 PM

48' | Chance for Hojlund

Chance for Hojlund. Half chance you can say, but he misses it. 

May 21, 2025, 8:06 PM

No changes so far!

For your information, both teams have made no changes at the start of the second half

May 21, 2025, 8:05 PM

Second half starts!

Welcome back from the break.

May 21, 2025, 8:02 PM

That goal hug!

May 21, 2025, 7:50 PM

Half-time | TOT 1-0 MUN

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It was surely not the prettiest 45 minutes of football. But, Spurs would be happy with the goal they got. 

United created a few chances, but no result to show for them. 

Exciting second half coming right after the break. 

May 21, 2025, 7:48 PM

45' | 2 minutes added

2 minutes added to the first half. 

May 21, 2025, 7:48 PM

May 21, 2025, 7:47 PM

45' | Van de Ven with a block

Bruno, from close range, went for the goal and looked like he was on target as well. 

His effort was blocked by Van de Ven.  

May 21, 2025, 7:45 PM

42' | JJJJJOOOOOHHHNNNSSSSOOONNNN | TOT 1-0 MUN

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Brennan Johnson does the job for Tottenham. 

Sarr with a cross deeper in and landed in the middle for Johnson to somehow manage a deflection into the goal. 

18th goal of the season for Johnson. 

TOT 1-0 MUN

May 21, 2025, 7:39 PM

37' | Solanke handles the ball

Johnson's delivery was for Solanke to make use of inside the box. 

But Solanke handled the ball and stopped the momentum. 

May 21, 2025, 7:37 PM

35' | Bruno fouls Udogie; yellow card for Amad

Burno fouls Udogie and Richarlison, informing the referee about the shirt holding a few moments ago. 

Amad got the yellow card for shirt holding.  

May 21, 2025, 7:35 PM

Samba magic!

May 21, 2025, 7:33 PM

29' | Chance for Amad again

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Amad had again got the better of Udogie and then went for a shot from close range.

But his effort was blocked by Johnson. Corner for United. 

May 21, 2025, 7:30 PM

27' | Poor from Dorgu

Dorgu with a sloppy chest trap gave away an easy corner to Spurs. 

May 21, 2025, 7:28 PM

Spurs need some Samba magic tonight!

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May 21, 2025, 7:26 PM

24' | Sloppy from Casemiro

Perhaps he was not looking to foul Solanke there. The Brazilian slipped and that allowed Spurs have a free-kick and break the momentum. 

May 21, 2025, 7:24 PM

21' | Save from Vicario

Bruno made an effort from close range, but Vicario was quick enough to react and go down to his left to make the save. 

May 21, 2025, 7:23 PM

C for captain - C for corners!

May 21, 2025, 7:22 PM

Thoughts so far?

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May 21, 2025, 7:19 PM

16' | Chance for Amad

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From the corner, Vicario got a fingertip and could not get the ball away from the danger position.

Amad, from close range, had the chance to hit the back of the net, but missed the chance. 

May 21, 2025, 7:18 PM

15' | Chance for United

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Great floated ball from Maguire for Dorgu to go for an acrobatic shot from close range. 

Romero deflected it for a corner. 

May 21, 2025, 7:15 PM

13' | Successive corners for Spurs

Pressure time for United as Spurs have now won two back-to-back corners. No results for the White and Blue brigade, though. 

May 21, 2025, 7:14 PM

11' | Block from Maguire

Chance for Johnson to strike after a mistake by United. But, Onana made the first save, and Harry Maguire stood like a wall to block the rebound ball by Sarr.

May 21, 2025, 7:12 PM

9' | Chance for Spurs

Pedro Porro with a long curling ball. Richarlison was there at the far post, waiting for an easy header. But Mazraoui was there to deflect it for a corner. 

May 21, 2025, 7:10 PM

8' | Hojlund vs Bissouma

Both have been one of the players to watch out for in the season so far. 

Hojlund tried to run on the left, but as we have seen throughout the season, Bissouma blocked his run with fierce speed. 

May 21, 2025, 7:06 PM

5' | Corner for United

From that free-kick Maguire tried to head the ball don and won a corner for United. 

May 21, 2025, 7:06 PM

4' | Free-kick for United

United win a free-kick and Luke Shaw takes it.

May 21, 2025, 7:05 PM

3' | Corner for Spurs

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Johnson tried to chase a long ball. Luke Shaw cleared it out. Although he did not like the decision, it is a Spurs corner. 

May 21, 2025, 7:02 PM

Kick-off!

Here we go! 

May 21, 2025, 6:52 PM

Someone will be winning tonight!

May 21, 2025, 6:37 PM

Getting ready!

May 21, 2025, 6:35 PM

The G.O.A.T.

May 21, 2025, 6:34 PM

A bit of Samba magic tonight?

May 21, 2025, 6:19 PM

Spurs playing XI

Spurs: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Van de Ven, Romero (c), Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur, Bissouma; Richarlison, Solanke, Johnson.

Substitutes: Austin, Whiteman, Danso, Davies, Spence, Gray, Ajayi, Moore, Odobert, Scarlett, Son, Tel.

May 21, 2025, 6:18 PM

United playing XI

United: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes (c), Dorgu; Amad, Mount; Hojlund.

Substitutes: Bayindir, Amass, Dalot, Evans, Heaven, Lindelof, Collyer, Eriksen, Mainoo, Ugarte, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

May 21, 2025, 5:14 PM

Do you know when was the last time Spurs won a trophy?

Tottenham's last trophy was the 2008 Carling Cup, when they beat Chelsea 2-1 in the final at Wembley. It marked the fourth time that Tottenham were crowned League Cup winners.

Read about it in detail here.

May 21, 2025, 5:03 PM

A special message!

May 21, 2025, 5:02 PM

The stage is set!

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May 21, 2025, 12:36 PM

Head-to-head stats: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United

The historic head-to-head sits very much in United's favour.

Both clubs enjoyed periods of success in the 1950s and 1960s, with United's teams under Sir Matt Busby and Tottenham's 1960/61 double winners widely regarded as some of the finest in English football history.

Games played 204
Man United wins 96
Tottenham wins 57
Draws 51

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Match Details

  • Match: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United LIVE, Europa League final
  • Date: 22 May 2025
  • Time: 12.30 am IST
  • Venue: San Memes Stadium, Bilbao
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Europa League Final: When was the last time Tottenham won a trophy?

As they gear up to face Manchester United in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League Final, one question echoes loudly: When was the last time Tottenham won a trophy?

May 21, 2025, 11:07 AM3 min read

Europa League Final: When was the last time Tottenham won a trophy?

Tottenham have been undergoing a phase of rebuild with Antonio Conte now at the helm of the club, tasked with bringing silverware and trophies to North London. Though Harry Kane has lifted plenty of individual goal-scoring awards for himself, it's been a while since the Lilywhites have won a trophy of their own.

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As they gear up to face Manchester United in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League Final, one question echoes loudly: When was the last time Tottenham won a trophy?

When was the last time Tottenham won a trophy?

Tottenham's last trophy was the 2008 Carling Cup, when they beat Chelsea 2-1 in the final at Wembley. It marked the fourth time that Tottenham were crowned League Cup winners.

Juande Ramos' Tottenham team beat crosstown rivals Arsenal 6-2 in the semi-final, earning them a clash against the Blues. Chelsea were defending champions of the trophy, having beaten Arsenal in the 2007 final.

Didier Drogba scored a free-kick in the first half to give Chelsea the lead going into the break, but Dimitar Berbatov scored a penalty in the 70th minute after a Wayne Bridge penalty to even out the scoreline. Jonathan Woodgate then netted three minutes into extra-time after converting a free-kick taken by Jermaine Jenas that clinched the victory.

It was Tottenham's first trophy in nine years, and it was an especially important one. With it, they secured UEFA Cup qualification for the next season – something that they had failed to do through their Premier League campaign as they finished 11th in the table.

Tottenham fallen short in big moments many times

  • 2018/19 Champions League Final : Lost to Liverpool
  • 2020/21 EFL Cup Final : Lost to Manchester City

Since that 2008 triumph, Spurs have come close—but silverware has eluded them. Despite talented squads and high-profile managers, including Mauricio Pochettino and José Mourinho, Tottenham have consistently fallen short in big moments.

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Europa League Final: Tottenham to rewrite their narrative

Now under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham are just 90 minutes away from rewriting their narrative. With a dynamic, attacking style and a renewed mentality, the current squad has navigated the Europa League with grit and flair.

The Europa League title wouldn’t just be a symbol of long-awaited glory—it would also secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, a crucial reward after an inconsistent domestic campaign.

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Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United

With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Here are the other teams on the list.

Apr 27, 2025, 10:26 PM8 min read

Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United | sportzpoint.com

With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Through the eras of English football, Manchester United and Liverpool FC have made themselves one of the most successful clubs in the league's history. 

Founded in 1888, the English Football League started as the Football League, the oldest football league in the world. In 1892, the Football League First Division kicked off and continued till 1991 as the top flight football league in England.

Later, in 1992, the Premier League was created and replaced the Football League First Division as the top flight football league in England.

In this article, we will discuss all the teams with the most titles in England's top flight football. Till now, 24 clubs have been able to lift the top flight title.

10. Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City | 1 title

Most English Top Flight Titles: Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City - 1 title | sportzpoint.com
Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2015-16 season.

Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City have been crowned the champions of English football once. Sheffield United won the league in 1897–98, the tenth season of the Football League First Division. Since then, they have roamed between the first division and second division leagues. 

West Bromwich Albion won the league in 1919–20, right after the First World War. Ipswich Town won the competition in 1961–62, while Nottingham Forest won in 1977–78. 

Leicester City are the only team to win the league in the Premier League when they lifted the Premier League in a miraculous 2015–16 season. 

9. Preston North End, Burnley, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Derby County | 2 titles

Preston North End, the first ever champion of the Football League, won the title in back-to-back seasons. This made them the first ever team to win a football league and also defend it. They won the league in the 1888–89 and 1889–90 seasons. Preston now plays in the EFL Championship. 

Burnley, who recently got promoted to the Premier League this season, won the league twice in the 1920–21 and 1959–60 seasons. Portsmouth won the title first time in the 1948-49 season and then defended the crown in the next season as well. 

Spurs, one of the big six of English football, won the league in the 1950–51, 1960–61 seasons. Since then, they have not been able to win the league again. Derby County won the title in the 1971–72 and 1974–75 seasons.

8. Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Wolves, Leeds United | 3 titles

Blackburn Rovers, one of the founding members of the Football League, won the league twice in the 1911–12 and 1913–14 seasons. Then, they were crowned the Premier League champions in 1994–95, when Alan Shearer brought them to glory with 34 goals. But in the next season, they were relegated to the second division. 

Huddersfield Town were one of the stronger teams in English football, winning the First Division in three back-to-back seasons in 1923–24, 1924–25 and 1925–26. But, after many promotions and relegations, they now play in the third division in England.

Wolves, who are now competing in the Premier League, won the first-division title in the 1953–54, 1957–58, and 1958–59 seasons. 

Leeds United, who also won promotion to the Premier League, won the first division in 1968–69, 1973–74, and 1991–92 seasons. They were the last champions of the Football League First Division before the Premier League took over.

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7. Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United | 4 titles

Sheffield Wednesday, the second-oldest professional association football club in England, have won the league four times and are one of the most successful clubs in English football. They won the league in the 1902–03, 1903–04, 1928–29, and 1929–30 seasons. 

Newcastle United, one of the biggest names in English football, have spent 93 years in the top tier of English football. They and Sheffield Wednesday won the league in back-to-back seasons. Newcastle won in 1904–05, 1906–07, 1908–09, 1926–27.

6. Sunderland, Chelsea FC | 6 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Sunderland, Chelsea FC - 6 titles | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea FC won their 6th top flight title in 2016-17 season.

Newcastle United's arch-rival, Sunderland, are one of the most underrated teams in tournament history. They were also the first winners of the Football League First Division in the 1892 season. Nicknamed Black Cats, they won the First Division titles in 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1901–02, 1912–13, 1935–36.

Chelsea, one of the most prominent names in European football. Before the Premier League era started, Chelsea had only won the First Division league once in the 1954–55 season. But, after Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea evolved as one of the strongest teams in the Premeier League. 

In the Premier League era, they won the title in 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, and 2016–17. 

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5. Aston Villa | 7 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Aston Villa - 7 titles | sportzpoint.com
Aston Villa squad with the 1980-81 title. 

Although they have not won the league title in the Premier League era, Aston Villa are still one of the most successful clubs in England's top-tier football. In fact, it was  William McGregor, the Aston Villa director, who founded the Football League in 1888, which was the World's First Football League as mentioned earlier.

Not only that, George Ramsay, who was Villa manager in 1886, was the world's first professional football manager.

With 7 titles in 1893–94, 1895–96, 1896–97, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1909–10, and 1980–81, they still remain one of the oldest clubs to remain in the top-flight football. 

4. Everton | 9 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Everton - 9 titles | sportzpoint.com
Everton team with 1986-87 English First Division League.

Another club with great history and culture that lost the battle in modern football. Although Everton have stayed in the First Division of Football for more than 122 years now, is one of the three clubs to be a founding member of the Football League and Premier League.

Everton won the First Division titles in 1890–91, 1914–15, 1927–28, 1931–32, 1938–39, 1962–63, 1969–70, 1984–85, and 1986–87 seasons. This makes them the club with the fourth most English Top Flight titles.

3. Manchester City |  10 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Manchester City - 10 titles | sportzpoint.com
Manchester City with their Premier League title in 2023-24 season. 

Manchester City are the second most successful football club in the Premier League era. They have revolutionised modern football after Pep Guardiola took over the manager's role in 2016. 

Since then, they have won 6 Premier League titles, out of which four came in consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2024, which is a record in English top flight football. Before Pep Guardiola, it was Roberto Mancini, who led them to Premier League success in the 2011-12 season, the club's first league title in 45 years. 

Till now, Manchester City have won 10 titles in top-flight English football. Their success came in 1936–37, 1967–68, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2023–24.

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2. Arsenal | 13 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles - Arsenal - 13 titles | sportzpoint.com
Arsenal squad with their 2003-04 Premier League title.

One of the most loved and historical clubs in England, Arsenal, comes in the list as the third club with the most English top-flight titles. They were the second most successful club in the top flight before Manchester United went past them in the Premier League era.

From 1931 to 1938, they won the First Division League five times in 8 seasons, which made them one of the most loved and feared clubs in England. In the Premier League era, they won the league three times in 1997–98, 2001–02, and 2003–04.

In the 2003-04 season, they won the Premier League without losing a single game, which is still a record in England's top-flight football. 

Arsenal were crowned the champions of England in 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1970–71, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04. 

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1. Manchester United, Liverpool FC | 20 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United | sportzpoint.com
Liverpool FC after wining the 2024-25 Premier League title.

After Liverpool FC's success in the Premier League 2024-25, they have now equalled Manchester United's record for most English Top Flight titles with 20 titles. 

Both Liverpool and Manchester United are among the most popular football teams in World football. Liverpool were ahead of Manchester United in terms of top-flight titles, but Manchester United's resurgence under Sir Alex Ferguson left them behind. 

Manchester United are the team with most Premier League titles since 1992 | sportzpoint.com
Manchester United with their Premier League title in 2012-13 season.

In the Premier League era, Manchester United won the most titles. Their 13 Premier League titles are yet to be matched by any club, although they won the league title last time in the 2012-13 season. 

Meantime, in the Premier League era, Liverpool have only won the league title twice, in the 2019-20 and 2024-25 seasons. 

Manchester United have won the league in 1907–08, 1910–11, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13.

Meantime, Liverpool FC won the league in 1900–01, 1905–06, 1921–22, 1922–23, 1946–47, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83,1983–84, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90, 2019–20, 2024–25.

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