Qualify for The Champions League Then Sack the Coach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tottenham Hotspur's stunning sacking of Ange Postecoglou, just weeks after Europa League glory, ignites fierce debate.

LONDON: Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Tottenham manager on Friday, just 16 days after the Australian ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao to clinch the north Londoners’ first European prize in 41 years and secure a place in next season’s Champions League.

The UEFA Champions League final takes place on Saturday, May 31 with Paris Saint-Germain taking on Inter Milan.

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Lamine Yamal's semi-final finish against Inter has won the fan vote for goal of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season.