Fans Celebrate End of Long Trophy Droughts Across Sports in 2025
Several sports teams and athletes ended long waits for major titles in 2025, marking memorable moments for fans worldwide.
Newcastle United secured the Carabao Cup by defeating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley on 16 March, their first trophy in 56 years.
Rory McIlroy triumphed at the Masters on 13 April, winning a playoff against Justin Rose, 16 years after his debut at Augusta.
Crystal Palace lifted the FA Cup on 17 May, beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley to claim their first major trophy in 120 years.
Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League 1-0 against Manchester United in Bilbao on 21 May, ending a 17-year trophy drought.
Paris Saint-Germain earned their first European Cup/Champions League title with a 5-0 victory over Inter at the Allianz Arena, Munich, on 31 May, 39 years after their debut.
Bath Rugby claimed the Premiership Final 23-21 win versus Leicester at Allianz Stadium on 14 June, securing their first league title in 29 years.
India Women’s cricket team won the Women's Cricket World Cup on 2 November by 52 runs against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, 47 years after their tournament debut.
