But, Aberdeen’s resilience paid off in the 83rd minute. In the penalty shootout, McGregor’s early miss gave Aberdeen the upper hand. But Aberdeen executed their game plan to perfection. But as the clock ticked down, Aberdeen grew in belief. Aberdeen’s travelling fans came in hope, but few could have imagined such a fairytale ending. Aberdeen didn’t just contain Celtic—they outlasted them. This defeat will sting—a harsh reminder that in cup finals, pedigree alone is never enough.
Read MoreHe added a second with a precise left-footed finish in the 83rd minute, bringing his league tally to 31 goals. The Italian departs with a remarkable haul of 15 trophies across his two tenures, including La Liga and Champions League titles in the 2021–22 season. The evening also marked Luka Modrić’s final match at the Santiago Bernabéu. Substituted in the closing minutes, Modrić was met with a standing ovation and a guard of honour from players of both teams. After embracing his teammates, he was greeted by his family on the pitch in a heartfelt farewell.
Read MoreThe Dutch manager has been without a club since his dismissal from Manchester United in October. Despite receiving many approaches, Ten Hag chose to take a break from the game and has been biding his time for the right opportunity. The Spaniard is widely expected to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. Ten Hag brings prior experience of German football, having managed Bayern Munich’s reserve team between 2013 and 2015.
Read MoreSlot emphasized he’d rather win the league than the Champions League. You can’t win the league with just luck.” Slot blamed the timing. Succeeding Klopp Slot credited Klopp for leaving the club in a strong position. “I hope fans give him the recognition he deserves,” Slot said. Slot said he stayed updated on talks but was not directly involved. While Liverpool may not land all their targets, Slot is optimistic. “We’re planning to win a few more things at this club,” Slot said.
Read More“This announcement further enhances the prestige of the FIFA Arab Cup, a tournament we revived in 2021,” said Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Sports and Youth and chairman of the LOC. “It underscores Qatar’s continued leadership in driving football development across the region and beyond.” Originally overseen by UAFA, the FIFA Arab Cup has been under FIFA’s direction since its revival four years ago, when the prize pool was reportedly $25.5 million.
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