Tottenham Hotspur Wins Europa League, Ends 17-Year Trophy Drought

Ange Postecoglou has fulfilled his promise by leading Tottenham Hotspur to their first trophy in 17 years, winning the UEFA Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao. Despite Tottenham struggling in the Premier League and sitting 17th, Postecoglou's triumph secured Champions League qualification and marked him as the first Australian and non-European or Argentine coach to win a major European trophy. Postecoglou had declared early in his second season that he would win silverware, a bold statement that was vindicated by the victory and praised by players like Brennan Johnson. The win transformed a difficult season into a historic achievement, while Manchester United face a challenging season without European football. Postecoglou emphasized that his job is not yet complete and aims to build a successful team for the future. The victory also drew congratulatory messages from football stars including Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and former Tottenham striker Harry Kane, recognizing Postecoglou's impact and leadership.