The 2025 sporting calendar has been unbelievable so far. The season saw several clubs breaking long-standing trophy droughts. Additionally, some of the teams clinched their first-ever major title, including Crystal Palace. A look at five teams which represented not just the happy conclusion of the season but also fulfilled the long-standing dreams of the fans.
Paris Saint-Germain (UEFA Champions League)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) finally reached the pinnacle of European football and reinvigorated the reputation of French football on an international level. Luis Enrique’s side won their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy in 2025 to become the second club from France to do so. The Ligue 1 club hammered Inter Milan with a score of 5-0 to lift the title after 12 heartbreaks, since their inception in 1070. PSG, who have won 54 majors, defeated high-profile teams like Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal, respectively, in a hard-fought battle ahead of European glory. Olympique de Marseille is the other French franchise team to have won the UCL.
Crystal Palace (FA Cup)
Crystal Palace had a fairytale ending in 2025. The Eagles made history by winning their first-ever major title, which still feels like a dream to the fans. The Premier League club took 120 years for the iconic triumph, which was celebrated in tears after the full-time whistle at Wembley Stadium. The South London side came past seven-time winners, Manchester City with a score of 1-0; all thanks to Eberechi Eze.
Tottenham Hotspur (UEFA Europa League)
Tottenham Hotspur won their first ever European title since 1984, when it was known as the UEFA Cup. The Spurs have won this trophy before, however, the Premier League club defeated Manchester City to end their 17-year trophy drought. The North London side scored the lone goal of the match at the San Mames Stadium. All thanks to Brennan Johnson’s strike, which secured the team’s spot in the upcoming Champions League season.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)
It was a historical day for the Royal Challengers Bangalore on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Bengaluru-based team lifted their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy after 18 long years. The IPL side beat the Punjab Kings by six runs to end their long-standing drought.
Newcastle United (League Cup)
March 16, 2025, was the day when Newcastle United scripted history at Wembley Stadium in London. The team which competes in the Premier League stunned the 10-time champions Liverpool to clinch their first-ever League Cup trophy. They ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought as they beat Arne Slot’s side 2-1. The last time the Magpies lifted a major was in 1969.