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Billy Haisley

Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius (second right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the UEFA Women's Champions League final at Estadio Jose Alvalade, in Lisbon, Portugal.

Arsenal v Barcelona – UEFA Women’s Champions League – Final – Estadio Jose Alvalade

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Arsenal Met The Moment And Became Champions

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur lifts the Europa League trophy after winning the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain.

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United – UEFA Europa League Final 2025

Tottenham Slogged Its Way To Glory

Amos Barshad

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on during a Tottenham Hotspur training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 20, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain.

Tottenham Hotspur Training Session And Press Conference – UEFA Europa League Final 2025

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham’s Lovably Embattled Idealist, Stands On The Brink Of Redemption

<p>Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.</p>


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Abigail Segel

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman is seen on the field before a match between Bay FC and Angel City FC in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Bay FC v Angel City FC

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Jessica Berman Makes Her Priorities Clear

Pedro Rodriguez of SS Lazio celebrates a first goal during the Serie match between Inter and Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

FC Internazionale v SS Lazio – Serie A

The Stage Is Set For A Wild Serie A Finale

Neco Williams of Nottingham Forest looks dejected after the draw in the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Leicester City FC at City Ground on May 11, 2025 in Nottingham, England.

Nottingham Forest FC v Leicester City FC – Premier League

Nottingham Forest Is Missing A Trick

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

FC Internazionale Milano v FC Barcelona – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg

Lamine Yamal’s Wait Is Over

Davide Frattesi central midfield of Internazionale and Italy celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 6, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

Inter Survived A War For The Ages

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates the teams victory and confirmation of winning the Premier League title after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC – Premier League

Trent Alexander-Arnold Gave Liverpool Everything It Needed

Lamine Yamal right winger of Barcelona and Spain celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

FC Barcelona v FC Internazionale Milano – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg

On A Spectacular Night, Lamine Yamal Shone Brightest

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi-final First Leg football match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Emirates Stadium in north London, on April 29, 2025.

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All PSG Needed Was A Half-Chance

Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk captain of Liverpool celebrating after being named Champions of the Premier League at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool Was Always In Control

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Ray Ratto

Liverpool players celebrate the Premier League title

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Tottenham Was A Polite Guest For Liverpool’s Title Party

The Vermillion Vanguard prepares to march

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The Vermilion Vanguard Is On The March

Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Declan Rice during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

Real Madrid C.F. v Arsenal FC – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg

Arsenal Was Perfect When It Had To Be

Italian goalkeeper #01 Gianluigi Donnarumma saves a shot from Aston Villa's English striker #09 Marcus Rashford during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second-leg football match between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on April 15, 2025.

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Paris Saint-Germain Escaped Its Past, For Now

Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on April 13, 2025.

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Tottenham Has One Last Chance To Avert Disaster

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Patrick Redford

Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce during the Adobe Women's FA Cup semi-final match at the Joie Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday April 12, 2025. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

Manchester City v Manchester United – Adobe Women’s FA Cup – Semi Final – Joie Stadium

Phallon Tullis-Joyce Makes Her Case As The USWNT Holds First Keeper Tryout In 30 Years

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (centre left) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game from a free-kick during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Manchester City v Crystal Palace – Premier League – Etihad Stadium

Kevin De Bruyne Has One More Job

Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain salutes the fans as he exits the match during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa FC at Parc des Princes on April 09, 2025 in Paris, France.

Paris Saint-Germain v 	Aston Villa FC – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg

Désiré Doué Is The Coolest Of The Cool

Mikel Merino of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 3-0 during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England.

Arsenal FC v Real Madrid C.F. – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg

Arsenal Stepped On Real Madrid’s Neck

Arsenal striker Alessia Russo celebrates during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Finals Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid CF on March 26, 2025 in London, England.

Arsenal FC v Real Madrid CF – UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarter Finals Second Leg

Alessia Russo Smashed The Real Madrid Pumpkin

A screenshot from the Boston Legacy's website, black letters on a green background reading "It's a great day to start a new legacy. Boston Legacy FC."

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From The Group That Brought You BOS Nation, It’s An Even Worse Team Name

Caroline Weir scores during the match between FC Barcelona Women and Real Madrid CF Women in week 23 of the Liga F, played at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on March 23, 2025.

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF – Liga F

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Real Madrid Is Finally Becoming Real Madrid

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Tom Ley

Lauren James #10 of Chelsea F.C. women crosses the ball during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on March 23, 2025.