Tottenham Wins Europa League Amid Club Uncertainty

Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the 2025 Europa League final, with Brennan Johnson scoring the decisive goal and securing Champions League qualification. Despite the historic win, manager Ange Postecoglou’s future is uncertain, as chairman Daniel Levy has not confirmed whether he will remain, even though Postecoglou expressed a desire to stay and called for more experienced players. Tottenham's pragmatic defensive performance contrasted with their usual style and led to four players being named to UEFA’s Team of the Tournament, including standout Cristian Romero. Romero has reportedly informed the club he wishes to transfer to Atletico Madrid, raising concerns about the squad's future. The win comes after a poor domestic campaign and does little to resolve deeper tensions within the club's hierarchy. Social media highlighted the 'Year of the Bird' trend with bird-affiliated teams, such as Spurs, winning major trophies.