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‘I’m a serial winner’ – Postecoglou confident Tottenham were going to win Europa League

‘I’m a serial winner’ – Postecoglou confident Tottenham were going to win Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has described himself as a “serial winner” and was confident of leading his team to Europa League glory, Afrosport reports. The Australian tactician claimed back in September that he always wins a trophy in his second season. He, however, came under scrutiny as Spurs had a poor run of form in the Premier League, which currently sees them sit in 17th...

Amorim vows to continue as Man United boss after Europa League final loss

Amorim vows to continue as Man United boss after Europa League final loss

Ruben Amorim says he will not quit Manchester United following their 1-0 loss to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The defeat ended the Red Devils’ hopes of winning silverware after a dismal season under the Portuguese tactician, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November, and has the team in 16th place on the Premier League table. With...

Garnacho hits out at Amorim with Man Utd future in doubt after UEL final defeat

Garnacho hits out at Amorim with Man Utd future in doubt after UEL final defeat

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has hit out at manager Ruben Amorim for his lack of playing time in Wednesday’s Europa League final, Afrosport reports. United lost 1-0 to Tottenham at Bilbao’s San Mames courtesy of a 42nd-minute strike from Brennan Johnson, ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought. The Red Devils, who have endured a disappointing Premier League campaign, where they sit 16th in the standings, missed...

NBA: Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander named 2024-25 MVP

NBA: Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander named 2024-25 MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2024-25 NBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander wins the award for the first time in his career after edging out Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) and is the recipient of the prestigious Michael Jordan Trophy. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the recipient of the Michael Jordan...

UEL final: Sarr provides decisive assist as Tottenham’s 17-year trophy wait ends

UEL final: Sarr provides decisive assist as Tottenham’s 17-year trophy wait ends

Senegal midfielder Pape Matar Sarr provided the decisive assist as Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year wait for a trophy by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The fixture created a lot of buzz owing to the inconsistent form of the two teams in the Premier League where they sit in 16th (Man United) and 17th (Spurs)...