Tottenham, Manchester United Contest All-English Europa League Final in Bilbao

The AFC Champions League Elite, Asia's premier club football competition organized by the Asian Football Confederation, has evolved since its inception in 1967, with Al-Ahli as recent winners. The tournament, rebranded from the AFC Champions League starting with the 2024–25 season, features top clubs from Asia competing annually, with Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia holding the record for the most titles and final appearances. In European football, English clubs have a rich history of success in continental finals, with an upcoming all-English UEFA Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur marking the tenth such "country derby" final in Europa League history and the 18th across UEFA competitions. These intra-national finals are rare and notable for their high stakes and entertainment value, with past matches including notable clashes like Chelsea vs. Manchester City in the Champions League. Meanwhile, in European club rugby, the Investec Champions Cup continues to showcase a fierce Anglo-French rivalry, with French clubs holding more titles overall but English teams also making significant impacts. The 2024-25 rugby final will renew this rivalry, featuring Union Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton Saints.