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TOTTENHAM celebrated their Europa League final triumph by partying into the small hours of the morning.Ange Poestecoglou’s troops ended the club’s 17-year wait for silverware with a 1-0 win in Wednesday’s all-English final against Manchester United in Bilbao.Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought by beating Manchester United in the Europa League finalCredit: AFPAnge Postecoglou’s troops celebrated wildly in the dressing roomCredit: InstagramCrates of beer and pizza galore were delivered to the north Londoners’ dressing room after the matchCredit: InstagramSeveral players took to social media to show off their winners’ medalsCredit: InstagramA first-half goal from Brennan Johnson handed the north Londoners victory at the San Mames stadium as well as Champions League football for the 2025/26 season.Son Heung-Min sent his team-mates and the thousands of Spurs fans in attendance into a state of ecstasy when he hoisted Europe’s secondary club trophy high into the Bilbao sky.But the partying didn’t stop there, with the players wildly celebrating in the changing room.Crates of popular Spanish beer Estrella Damm were delivered to the Spurs dressing room for the players to enjoy.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL NEWSAs were bottles of champagne, several of which ended up being sprayed as Son re-enacted the trophy lift.But they weren’t just given booze in the aftermath of their victory, they also had a boatload of pizza sent their way.Several Spurs players gave an insight into the dressing room celebrations via their Instagram stories.Yves Bissouma went live on the social media platform, showing just how full the dressing room was with booze, pizza and fruit.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDestiny Udogie showed off his winners’ medal on InstgramCredit: InstagramGoalscorer Brennan Johnson proudly posed with skipper Son Heung-MinCredit: InstagramYves Bissouma flaunted the trophy during an Instagram LiveCredit: InstagramInside raucous Tottenham dressing room,Credit: InstagramAnd the midfielder, who was Spurs’ best player on the night, hilariously filmed himself eating some well-deserved slices during a near four-minute broadcast with the trophy.The tunes, unsurprisingly, were pumping – with Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten’ being blasted over the speakers.Uefa awkwardly RUN OUT of Europa League winners’ medals as Son and Romero among Tottenham stars to miss outThat was preceded by ‘AFRO TRAP Part.3’ by MHD, which was an appropriate choice from Bissouma.That’s because it’s more commonly called ‘Champions League’ due to its numerous references to Europe’s elite club competition, which Spurs are back in.And the competition was firmly on the players’ minds as they lined up in the dressing room as the anthem played.Goalscorer Johnson was one of several players to post from the dressing room, sharing a snap of himself and skipper Son.And he mocked the ‘Spursy’ dig that has been levelled at the club for the last two decades, writing: “So f***ing Spursy.”Italy international Destiny Udogie also took to his story, proudly showing off his winners’ medal.He wrote across his image: “All glory to God.”Spurs continued their celebrations into the early hours of the morning after returning to their team hotel.Yves Bissouma was the life and soul of the party on the way back to the team hotelCredit: InstagramSeveral players and staff members partied until the small hours of the morningCredit: InstagramThe bus journey back to the hotel was equally as jubilant as the dressing room, with Bissouma being the life and soul of the party. Upon arrival at the hotel, Son was seen geeing up fans who had followed them back.Several players and staff members were spotted living it up in their full kits until THREE AM THIS MORNING before deciding to hit the hay.Spurs’ European triumph could be the perfect swansong for Postecoglou, who has overseen a woeful domestic season for the north Londoners.But despite having a fairytale exit on the cards, the Aussie seemingly has no intention of moving on.He told TNT Sports: “I don’t feel like I’ve completed the job yet, we’re still building.Read More on The Sun”The moment I accepted the role I had one thing in my head, and that was to win something.”More than anything else, I had that in my head and we’ve done that now. So I want to build on it.”Tottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to UdogieBRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfield.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.But it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson gave his ratings for the Tottenham players… More

MANCHESTER UNITED could be forced to settle for second best in the upcoming transfer window as a result of their Europa League final defeat.The Red Devils suffered a 1-0 loss to Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday, meaning they will not play European football next season.Man Utd could be forced to settle for ‘Plan B’ in the transfer market after losing the Europa League finalCredit: GettyThe Red Devils are set to miss out on £100m worth of revenueCredit: AlamyHaving failed to earn a place in the Champions League ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, United are expected to miss out on around £100million worth of revenue.That will come from a cut in sponsorship income, TV revenue and gate receipts.Consequently, they will not be able to attract or sign their priority targets for this summer’s transfer window.Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, RB Leipzig ace Benjamin Sesko and Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap are currently understood to be at the top of Man Utd’s transfer wishlist.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Ruben Amorim and Co may be forced to settle for ‘Plan B’ due to the reduced budget.Following the club’s Europa League final defeat, Amorim admitted: “We have two plans for the market.”We need to understand that it is tough for a club like ours not to be the in the Champions League.”But we have to use the other side.Most read in Europa LeagueJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”If we have more time to think and to work during the week and to be better in the Premier League, that will be our focus.”SunSport revealed earlier this week that Lorenzo Lucca, Mateo Retegui, former Everton star Moise Kean and Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta are being considered as back-up targets.Maguire and Romero in post-match scrap as Man Utd and Tottenham stars’ battle continues after Europa League finalBruno Fernandes hinted he could leaveCredit: AlamyTo make matters worse for United, the absence of European football could see the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho leave.Club captain Fernandes has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in recent months.And he admitted on Wednesday that he would be willing to leave if the Red Devils need to cash-in on him this summer.The midfielder said: “I have always been honest. I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go.”I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.”In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.”If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is, and football sometimes is like this.”Meanwhile, Garnacho hinted that he could decide to quit before the 2025-26 season kicks off.He said: “It’s difficult for all of us. This season has been s***.Man Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men…”We lost the final, we didn’t beat anyone in the league. It’s very difficult.”I’ve played every round until I reached the final, but I only played 20 minutes today.”I’ll enjoy the summer and then we’ll see.”Amorim himself even claimed that he would walk away this week if United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanted him to.The United boss explained: “In this moment, I am not going to be here defending myself. It’s not my style, I cannot do it. It is really hard for me.”So I have nothing to show to the fans and say, ‘I’m going to improve because of this, I have these problems…’ I will not do nothing. “In this moment, it is a little bit of faith. Let’s see.”I’m always open, if the board and the fans feel that I am not the right guy, I will go the next day without any conversation about compensation. “But I will not quit. I am really confident in my job. As you can see, I will not change nothing in how I do things.”Read More on The SunMan Utd face Aston Villa in the final match of the Premier League season on Sunday.They could finish the campaign as low as 17th in the table.Alejandro Garnacho also hinted at an exit after slamming the club’s poor seasonCredit: Getty More