HOTSPORT: FIRST MAJOR TROPHIES FOR CITY AND WESTHAM
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The football season officially of European top 5 leagues came to a close last night with the end of the Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey. So here is the rundown of the out of all the UEFA and Top leagues across Europe.
What happened in the Top 5 Leagues |
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edited using Pixellab After a much-anticipated expected change to the premier league, it ended the same as Manchester City football club run out of winners for the 3rd time after Arsenal football club was ahead in the title race for the majority of the season.
Giving honour to whom it's due, Arsenal football, I must say deserve their Onion for putting up a fight even though they eventually lost the grip on the title. It was also a stats-packed season as recorder Haaland of Manchester broke several records becoming the only player to win both the "Young Player" and "Player of the Season" glories.
edited using Pixellab In the Spanish league, glory days seem to have returned to the Catalan club, FC Barcelona as they run out comfortable winners of the league title from start to finish.
But as usual, it was always a battle between the three power horse teams in Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid, and respectively, this was the arrangement of the table on the top of the table.
edited using Pixellab The German league for the 13th time was won by Bayern Munich FC. It is becoming a norm for the Bavarians. Although it was a heartbreak for Dortmund FC as the title was snatched from their grip in the last match of the season, a heartbreak they have to live with.
Although it's all about winners, I would love to give Union Berlin FC a hat also as they made it to the Champions League qualification for the first time in the club's history.
edited using Pixellab Paris Saint-German FC, the club at the heart of the capital city of Paris, were favourites due to the star-studded squad and they did not disappoint as they turn out to be runaway winners of the league. Like Bayern, it is becoming a thing of the norm in the French league with Paris Saint-German FC.
Messi, Mbappe and Neymar Jr spearheaded the frontline, you wouldn't expect anything less from them.
edited using Pixellab The only league to spring up surprise with an unexpected winner is Napoli. Victor Osimhen led Napoli FC to bring the title to the city of Naples as he ran out the top scorer this season.
It was a fairytale story of the underdogs biting big bones, not just biting but chewing them as Napoli FC over came all odds to win their first major title in over 3 decades, unlike Arsenal and Dortmund Football Clubs that fumbled at the end.
Stories from the UEFA Club Competitions |
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Uefa is the organization body of European Football competitions such as the Champions, Europa and Europa Conference leagues did not disappoint either as the Champions League shut the curtains to club football seasons across the top five European leagues. So here is what happened.
edited using Pixellab The 3rd tier and lowest cadre of European club competitions finals took us to Prague, Czech Republic on 7th June. It was a final between two relative mid-table teams, Westham United of England and Fiorentina of Italy.
The game ended in West Ham United's favour with a score line of 2–1. Winning them, their first ever UEFA Europa Conference League title and a major title in over 40 years. Hence, giving them an automatic qualification to the group stage of the next season's UEFA Europa League.
edited using Pixellab The UEFA Europa League final was between six-time Europa League winners in Sevilla FC of Spain against last year's Conference League winners in Roma FC of Italy. This took place in the city of Budapest, Hungary.
It was indeed a close contest of a match but ultimately ended in favour of the Spanish team Sevilla FC going into a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Sevilla Football Club won the match 4-1 on penalties, ultimately going home with the Trophy (which is far becoming their birthright) and qualification to next season's Champions League group stage.
edited using Pixellab The crown jewel of club football was hosted in Istanbul Turkey on 10th June 2023, between two heavyweights in Manchester City FC of England, lead by non-other than Pep Guardiola and his goal robot (Erling Haaland) against 3 times Champions League Champions International Milano FC (Inter) of Italy lead by Inzagi and world cup winner Lautaro Martinez.
It was indeed a closely contested game with Inter Milan having a better game, but unfortunately, it wouldn't disappoint viewers' expectations as Manchester City who was everyone's favourite to win the trophy ran out 1-0 winners, all thanks to a Rodri goal in the 68 minute. Giving the Cityzens their first ever European Champions League trophy in the clubs history.
As all rounds lead to the next season, here are a few of my observations on this just-concluded season.
All Italian teams (3) that made it to the finals of the UEFA competitions lost to their opponents (3/3)
Arsenal had a great season even as most would call them bottlers as they lead the title race for most of the season only to crumble in the end.
As much as money can get you far into good positions (Newcastle United FC), Spending without accountability won't get you anywhere (ask Chelsea FC).
30 goals was more than enough to win any striker the highest goal scorer title in the other top 4 leagues, but not England as Harry can only place second.
You can add your observations in the comment section, as this is where I will close the curtain for this season, but with the end of the season comes the transfers, so we might welcome Sahmie's lookout in the sports section of the Hotnews community. Till then, Steem and live in peace with all.
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