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Miguel DelaneyFootball

Why Postecoglou could still leave Spurs despite ending trophy drought

Postecoglou claimed to have prioritised the Europa League since January, but there are still issues that can’t be ignored despite ending their 17-year trophy drought

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Man Utd have gone backwards under Amorim and there’s only one way out

The extent of a desperate rebuild was made clear by defeat in the Europa League final

<p>Mariona Caldentey has scored seven goals during Arsenal’s run to the Champions League final </p>
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How Mariona elevated Arsenal on road to Champions League final

<p>Tottenham won the Europa League</p>
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Which English clubs have qualified for Europe? Full breakdown

<p>Crystal Palace enjoyed a euphoric homecoming following their FA Cup final win</p>
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Palace daring to let dreams run wild as European expedition awaits

<p>The Belgian has played his final game at the Etihad</p>
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Tearful De Bruyne bids farewell as Man City provide glimpse of future

<p>Phil Foden’s season has been underwhelming by his standards and not helped by an ankle injury in April</p>
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Phil Foden may miss Club World Cup and England games to manage injury

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‘Unique’ De Bruyne leaves Man City with an impossible question

<p>Jack Hinshelwood scores Brighton's late winner after coming off the bench</p>
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Brighton’s super-subs stun Liverpool to keep European dream alive

<p>England are one of four co-hosts to be denied automatic qualifcation</p>
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Euro 2028 co-hosts denied automatic qualification for finals

<p>Liverpool have racked up just one point in three games since being crowned champions</p>
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Keane urges Liverpool to ‘show some class’ after Premier League dip

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England’s Euros squad: Who’s on the plane and who’s got work to do?

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Fans guilty of hate crime against Vinicius Jr in landmark ruling

<p>Could Jamie Vardy be on his way to Selhurst Park?</p>
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Crystal Palace consider shock move for Vardy

<p>Joao Pedro is Brighton’s joint-top scorer in the Premier League</p>
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Pedro banished from Brighton squad after altercation with teammate

<p>Arsenal have lost two more key defenders for the final game of the season</p>
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Arsenal confirm double defensive injury blow as star sent for surgery

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Leicester could face points deduction after Premier League charge

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Man City to make decision on Grealish future at end of season

<p>Arsenal have lost two more key defenders for the final game of the season</p>
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Arsenal confirm double defensive injury blow as star sent for surgery

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Leicester could face points deduction after Premier League charge

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Man City to make decision on Grealish future at end of season

Premier League

<p>Mikel Arteta couldn’t lead Arsenal to a trophy, while Spurs won the Europa League</p>
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Arteta gives curt answer to whether Arsenal or Spurs had better season

<p>Tottenham celebrate with the Europa League trophy</p>
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Tottenham defeat Man Utd to win Europa League final and end drought

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim (left) shake hands with Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe following defeat in the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025.
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Manchester United ‘keep faith’ with Ruben Amorim despite final loss to Tottenham

Micky van de Ven’s miraculous clearance off the line in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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Micky van de Ven happy to play ‘painful’ part as Ange Postecoglou extends record

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Postecoglou delivers on promise as Spurs claim Europa League victory

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Bruno Fernandes admits Man United may have to sell him

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim walks past the Europa League trophy (Adam Davy/PA)
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Ruben Amorim remains convinced he is the right man to lead Manchester United

Ange Postecoglou has ended Tottenham’s trophy drought (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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A look at Tottenham bosses who failed to win trophy as Postecoglou ends drought

Manchester City’s Phil Foden warming up ahead of the FA Cup final (Nick Potts/PA)
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A lot of things going on off pitch – Phil Foden reflects on ‘frustrating’ season

Nathan Aspinall, left, takes on Michael van Gerwen in a crunch encounter in Sheffield (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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Michael van Gerwen – I’m not in Nathan Aspinall pocket for Sheffield showdown

Ange Postecoglou has ended Tottenham’s trophy drought (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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A look at Tottenham bosses who failed to win trophy as Postecoglou ends drought

Manchester City’s Phil Foden warming up ahead of the FA Cup final (Nick Potts/PA)
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A lot of things going on off pitch – Phil Foden reflects on ‘frustrating’ season

Nathan Aspinall, left, takes on Michael van Gerwen in a crunch encounter in Sheffield (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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Michael van Gerwen – I’m not in Nathan Aspinall pocket for Sheffield showdown

Women’s football

<p>Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams with Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton after winning the FA Cup </p>
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Serena, Sir Jim and the growing gap at the top of women’s football

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Serena, Sir Jim and the growing gap at the top of women’s football

<p>Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams with Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton after winning the FA Cup </p>
<p>Sir Jim Ratcliffe was not at Wembley for the Women’s FA Cup final</p>
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Man United co-owner Ratcliffe misses Women’s FA Cup final

<p>Chelsea lifted the Women's FA Cup to complete the Treble</p>
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Chelsea win FA Cup as Man United’s Toone decision backfires

<p>Ella Toone celebrates with Maya Le Tissier after scoring the first of Manchester United’s goals in their 4-0 victory over Tottenham in last year’s FA Cup final</p>
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The FA Cup final won’t answer the biggest question around Man United

<p>Johanna Rytting Kaneryd scored the opening goal of Chelsea’s season that could end in an unbeaten domestic treble</p>
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Rytting Kaneryd: How Chelsea’s ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ found her strength

<p>Johanna Rytting Kaneryd scored the opening goal of Chelsea’s season that could end in an unbeaten domestic treble</p>
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Rytting Kaneryd: How Chelsea’s ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ found her strength

<p>James hopes to be fit in time for the Euros</p>
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England squad handed triple boost but James injury a concern

<p>Sarina Wiegman has told her England players to look at the ‘big picture’</p>
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Wiegman urges stars to be ‘smart’ if playing seven-a-side tournament

European football

<p>Felix Zwayer will take charge of Manchester United vs Tottenham</p>
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Europa League final referee named as official in match-fixing scandal

<p>The San Mames will host Spurs v Man Utd in the Europa League final</p>
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The Spurs and Man Utd flaws that will decide the Europa League final

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Tottenham v Man United pundits and commentators on Europa League final

Transfers

<p>Florian Wirtz won player of the year when Leverkusen won the Bundesliga</p>
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Wirtz set for major move as Man City eye De Bruyne successor

<p>Morgan Rogers, left, is on Chelsea's radar this summer</p>
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Chelsea target Villa star to bolster attack in summer transfer window

<p>Dean Huijsen has been one of the finds of the season for Bournemouth</p>
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Chelsea and Liverpool eye Huijsen as Bournemouth brace for bids

<p>Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave Anfield at the end of the season</p>
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Alexander-Arnold nears Real Madrid deal but one hurdle remains

<p>Ruben Amorim is prepared to be honest with his squad before the summer</p>
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Amorim sends warning to Man Utd squad ahead of summer transfer window

<p>Mathys Tel has left Bayern Munich after fading from first-team plans</p>
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Tel explains Tottenham U-turn after joining the club he rejected

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Two reasons leave Arsenal and Man Utd frustrated by transfer window

<p>Patrick Dorgu was presented at Old Trafford on Sunday</p>
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Three things Man Utd’s new signing Dorgu will bring to Old Trafford

International football

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Redknapp breaks silence on Tuchel ‘joke’ after ‘German spy’ comments

<p>Dorival Junior has been sacked as Brazil manager</p>
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Brazil sack Dorival Junior after humiliating defeat to Argentina

<p>Holders Argentina have already qualified for the 2026 edition after beating Brazil 4-1 this week</p>
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World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

Football League

<p>Ruben Selles celebrates after Hull drew at Portsmouth to avoid relegation</p>
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Hull City sack third manager in 12 months as Ruben Selles departs

<p>Daniel Ballard's header sparked rapturous celebrations at the Stadium of Light</p>
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Sunderland snatch play-off final spot with last-gasp header

<p>Frank Lampard has issued a rallying cry to his players</p>
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Lampard’s three-word message to Coventry players before play-off task

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<p>Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim walks past the trophy following defeat</p>
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Amorim’s Man Utd future is bleak – but a painful change can save him

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Amorim’s Man Utd future is bleak – but a painful change can save him

<p>Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim walks past the trophy following defeat</p>
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Uefa apologises after Spurs players left without Europa League medals

<p>Massimiliano Allegri is the favourite to be the next Man United manager</p>
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Next Man Utd manager odds: Allegri favourite as Amorim future in doubt

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Emotional Son now a Tottenham ‘legend’ after Europa League win

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Garnacho casts doubt on future after not starting Europa League final

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Garnacho casts doubt on future after not starting Europa League final

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‘Serial winner’ Postecoglou wants to build on Europa League triumph

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