The Top 5 Iconic Football Moments in 2025 were marked by specific, long-awaited breakthroughs and record-setting outcomes. Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time in their history with a 5–0 final victory over Inter Milan, the largest winning margin in a UCL final.
In England, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United both ended trophy droughts that had lasted more than half a century, lifting the FA Cup and EFL Cup, respectively, at Wembley. Chelsea added another first by winning the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, while Ousmane Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or capped a season directly tied to PSG’s European success.
Let’s take a look at the Top 5 Iconic Football Moments in 2025:
Top 5 Iconic Football Moments in 2025
PSG Wins Their First UEFA Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain finally lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2025. They crushed Inter Milan 5–0 in the final at the Allianz Arena. Goals from Achraf Hakimi, Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu sealed PSG’s maiden UCL title and marked a historic moment for the club.
Crystal Palace End 139-Year Wait with FA Cup Win
Crystal Palace created a Wembley fairytale by beating Manchester City 1–0 in the FA Cup final. Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal, earning Palace their first major trophy in the club’s history. The victory ended 139 years without top-level silverware.
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Newcastle United End 70-Year Trophy Drought
Newcastle United won the EFL Cup by defeating Liverpool 2–0 at Wembley. Alexander Isak scored, while Bruno Guimarães led a strong defensive performance. The win ended Newcastle’s 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy and sparked massive celebrations on Tyneside.
Chelsea Win the Expanded FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea lifted the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. They beat PSG 3–0 in the final, with goals and standout performances from Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, and Noni Madueke. The win made Chelsea the first club to claim every UEFA trophy in football history.
Ousmane Dembélé Wins the Ballon d’Or 2025
Ousmane Dembélé was crowned Ballon d’Or winner after a trophy-filled year with PSG. His consistent impact in domestic competitions and the Champions League played a major role in the club’s success. The award marked the peak of his career and one of 2025’s defining football moments.
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