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Europa League Match Report Soccer

Spurs edge United to win tense Europa League Final

May 21, 2025 admin 0 Comments 2025 Europa League, 2025 UEFA Europa League, Andre Onana, Ange Postecoglou, Ange Postecoglou Spurs, Ange Postecoglou Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou Tottenham Hotspur, Bilbao, Brennan Johnson, England, England soccer, English football, English football news, English soccer, English soccer news, Europa League, Europa League 2024/25, Europa League 2025, Europa league final, Europa League final 2024-25, Europa League Final 2025, Europa League new format, Felix Zwayer, Guglielmo Vicario, Luke Shaw, Man United, Premier League, Ruben Amorim, Rúben Amorim Man United, Rúben Amorim Manchester United, San Mames, San Memes, Soccer, Soccer news, Spurs, Spurs v Man United, Spurs v Manchester United, Spurs win Europa League, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur, Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur v Man United, Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur win Europa League, Tottenham v Man United, Tottenham v Manchester United, Tottenham win Europa League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa League 2024/25, UEFA Europa League 2025., UEFA Europa League Final, UEFA Europa League Final 2025

Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought and sent misfiring Manchester United into a tailspin as under-fire Ange Postecoglou oversaw a 1-0 victory in Wednesday’s all-or-nothing Europa League final. Spurs edged this tense all-English final, with Brennan Johnson’s goal, thanks in no small part to a touch from Luke Shaw, Micky van de Ven goal-line clearance and Guglielmo Vicario’s stoppage-time save seeing them win a first trophy since the Carling Cup in 2008.

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Hansi Flick signs contract extension at Barcelona

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Hansi Flick has been rewarded for an outstanding first campaign with Barcelona by signing a contract extension until 2027. Flick, a treble-winning coach with Bayern Munich who signed for the club last year on a two-year deal, arrived in Barcelona eager to redeem himself after he was sacked by Germany in September 2023. The German was appointed as head coach prior to the 2024-25 season and has been rewarded for a campaign that has yield LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana success.

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Cycling Giro d'Italia

Richard Carapaz solos to stage 11 victory – Giro d’Italia

May 21, 2025 admin 0 Comments 108th Giro d'Italia, 164km, 2025 Giro d'Italia, Albania, Alpecin-Deceuninck, Arkéa–B&B Hotels, Casper van Uden, Cofidis, Cycling, Cycling grand tours, Cycling news, Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale, Durrës, EF Education-EasyPost, European cycling, Giro, Giro 2025, Giro d'Italia, Giro d'Italia 2025, Giro d'Italia news, Giro d'Italia route, Giro stage preview, Grande Partenza, Groupama-FDJ, Il Giro, INEOS Grenadiers, Intermarché–Wanty, Isaac Del Toro, Israel-Premier Tech, Josh Tarling, Juan Ayuso, Kaden Groves, Lidl-Trek, Luke Plapp, Mads Pedersen, Mads Pederson, maglia rosa, Movistar, Movistar Team, Primoz Roglic, pro cycling, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Richard Carapaz, road cycling, Soudal-QuickStep, sprint finish, Stage 1, stage race, Surrel climb, Team Bahrain Victorious, Team Jayco–AlUla, Team Movistar, Team Picnic PostNL, Team Polti VisitMalta, The Giro, Tirana, Tudor Pro Cycling Team, UAE Team Emirates XRG, UCI World Tour, VF Group–Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè, Visma-Lease a Bike, Wout Van Aert, XDS Astana Team

Richard Carapaz won Stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia with a gutsy late attack to reignite his GC battle after a tough day in the Apennines. The Ecuadorian snared his first Giro win since becoming champion in 2019 and moved up to sixth place. Mexico’s Isaac del Toro extended his lead over team-mate Juan Ayuso by winning the sprint for second place.

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Cycling Giro d'Italia

Daan Hoole claims stage 10 glory in Pisa time trial – Giro d’Italia

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 admin 0 Comments 108th Giro d'Italia, 164km, 2025 Giro d'Italia, Albania, Alpecin-Deceuninck, Arkéa–B&B Hotels, Casper van Uden, Cofidis, Cycling, Cycling grand tours, Cycling news, Daan Hoole, Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale, Durrës, EF Education-EasyPost, European cycling, Giro, Giro 2025, Giro d'Italia, Giro d'Italia 2025, Giro d'Italia news, Giro d'Italia route, Giro stage preview, Grande Partenza, Groupama-FDJ, Il Giro, INEOS Grenadiers, Intermarché–Wanty, Isaac Del Toro, Israel-Premier Tech, Josh Tarling, Juan Ayuso, Kaden Groves, Lidl-Trek, Luke Plapp, Mads Pedersen, Mads Pederson, maglia rosa, Movistar, Movistar Team, Primoz Roglic, pro cycling, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, road cycling, Soudal-QuickStep, sprint finish, Stage 1, stage race, Surrel climb, Team Bahrain Victorious, Team Jayco–AlUla, Team Movistar, Team Picnic PostNL, Team Polti VisitMalta, The Giro, Tirana, Tudor Pro Cycling Team, UAE Team Emirates XRG, UCI World Tour, VF Group–Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè, Visma-Lease a Bike, Wout Van Aert, XDS Astana Team

Wet roads wreaked havoc for the GC riders as towering Dutchman Daan Hoole (Lidl-Trek) caused an upset with victory in the Stage 10 individual time trial between Lucca and Pisa. Primoz Roglic was the big winner as he leapt back into the top five as Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) held onto pink in heavy rain. The Mexican now leads team-mate Juan Ayuso by 25 seconds.

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Francesco Farioli leaves Ajax following title race implosion

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Francesco Farioli has stepped down as Ajax head coach after only a year in charge of the Amsterdam club. Farioli was visibly emotional following his sides 2-0 win over Twente on Sunday which was not enough to win clinch Eredivisie title for the Amsterdam side. Ajax had a nine point lead at one point but their form in April and May saw the title slip from their hands. The 36 year old Italian had signed a three year deal last summer but has cited differences with the club as the reason for this premature departure.

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