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The year 2025 is fast becoming a landmark year for underdog stories in global sport. In both cricket and football, teams with long trophy droughts or no previous silverware have broken barriers and rewritten history. 2 / 10

After years of big spending and failed dreams, PSG finally delivered. The Parisian giants defeated Manchester City 2-1 in a thrilling final to claim their first-ever UEFA Champions League crown. Kylian Mbappé and Vitinha were standout performers as PSG exorcised their European demons on the grandest stage. 3 / 10

Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought by clinching the UEFA Europa League 2025 title. For a club so often ridiculed for underachieving, this win brought long-overdue respect. 4 / 10

The Proteas scripted a dramatic win in the

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