Tottenham vs Man United Europa League final ref served ban for role in match-fixing scandal
Tottenham Hotspur clinched the 2025 UEFA Europa League title with a 1–0 victory over Manchester United at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on May 21, 2025. Brennan Johnson scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute, capitalizing on a cross from Pape Matar Sarr that deflected off Luke Shaw into the net. Despite Manchester United dominating possession with 65% and registering 15 shots to Tottenham’s 3, they failed to convert their chances. Tottenham’s defense, led by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and defender Micky van de Ven, held firm to secure the win. This triumph marked Tottenham’s first European trophy since 1984 and ended a 17-year wait for silverware, also securing their qualification for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League. Conversely, Manchester United concluded a disappointing season, finishing 15th in the Premier League and missing out on European competition for the first time since the 2014–15 season. The defeat also sparked internal tensions, with reports of a heated exchange between Casemiro and goalkeeper André Onana during the match.
