Tottenham Wins Europa League Ending 17-Year Trophy Drought

Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League under manager Ange Postecoglou, who had promised to win silverware in his second year and delivered on that promise despite a difficult domestic season. Defender Micky Van de Ven emphasized that the team and Postecoglou proved their critics wrong, highlighting the unity and belief within the squad throughout the challenging campaign. Postecoglou admitted that prioritizing the Europa League came at the cost of league performance and that he did not feel the full faith and trust of everyone at the club, but he chose to focus on winning the trophy. Players like Destiny Udogie also expressed strong support for Postecoglou, affirming the dressing room's commitment to his vision and leadership. The club sees this victory as a potential turning point in how it is perceived and how it perceives itself, with hopes to build on this success moving forward. Despite speculation about Postecoglou's future, both the manager and players remain focused on leveraging their historic win as a foundation for future achievements.