Breaking The Trophy Droughts
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Breaking The Trophy Droughts

Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.

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May 26, 2025
Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso
epa12109067 Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso looks on the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, 17 May 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.
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Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid have officially announced the appointment of Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

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May 26, 2025
Kerkez gives insight into his experience at Bournemouth
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Kerkez gives insight into his experience at Bournemouth

Showmax caught up with AFC Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in an exclusive interview ahead of their final Premier League encounter against Leicester City on Sunday.

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May 22, 2025
“I knew I was going to sign for Chiefs” – Lilepo
Glody Makabi Lilepo of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 03 May 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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“I knew I was going to sign for Chiefs” – Lilepo

Kaizer Chiefs winger Glody Lilepo has opened up on how he has adapted to playing football in South Africa.

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May 22, 2025
“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi
Mandla Ncikazi, coach of Orlando Pirates before the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi was proud of his younger players following their performance against SuperSport United.

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May 22, 2025
Spurs crowned Europa League champions to end 17 year trophy drought
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-Min lifts the UEFA Europa League trophy following the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025.
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Spurs crowned Europa League champions to end 17 year trophy drought

Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year trophy drought after they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final at the San Mames Barria in Bilbao.

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May 21, 2025
Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals
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Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals

Who will Mamelodi Sundowns face in their group at the 2025 Club World Cup? We run through their three opponents, writes Nick Said.

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May 21, 2025