Premier League champions Arsenal will finally lift the coveted trophy this weekend after 22 long years. LAYTH YOUSIF pays tribute to and remembers those who are not here to see it
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Real Madrid's moments to remember on a field of joy
Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates with the trophy after winning the Uefa Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London, June 1, 2024
Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid
by Layth Yousif
at Wembley Stadium
AT THE EDGE of a field of joy, you caught sight of a simple but loving hug. One an attentive son would give his mum when seeing her after work.
Yet, when the touching embrace had ended, you could see Jude Bellingham’s mother had a gold medal around her neck.
A Champions League medal that her dutiful lad had placed gently over her head and now hung gleaming from her shoulders.
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