Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 728 i Match of the Day Magazine

FOOTBALL IS WEIRD! Tottenham just recorded their lowest ever Premier League points total, they've won just ONE league game since February – but they've qualified for next season's Champions League. Their 1-0 win over Man. United in Bilbao saw them crowned Europa League champions, meaning they will be playing in football's elite competition in 2025-26! YEAR OF THE BIRD SPURS' MASCOT is Chirpy Cockerel – and their win means all this season's major trophies were won by teams that have a bird as a mascot! PREMIER LEAGUE LIVERPO0L The Reds, who have a Liver bird on their badge, claimed their 20th top-flight title! MASCOT: Mighty RED FA CUP CRYSTAL PALACE The Eagles won their first EVER trophy when they beat Man. City at Wembley! MASCOT: PETE THE EAGLE…

FACT FILE FULL NAME Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana BORN 13 July 2007 (age 17) PLACE OF BIRTH Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain POSITION Winger 10 REASONS YAMAL WILL BE THE GOAT! 1 MESSI MAGIC! THIS IS MAD! In 2007 Yamal’s parents won a competition for their baby to have his photo taken with a Barcelona player. That player? A 20-year-old Lionel Messi! Did the original GOAT gift baby Lamine with his footballing greatness? 2 BABY-FACED BALLER! FAST FORWARD 15 years and after tearing it up in the youth teams, Yamal made his Barcelona debut in April 2023. At 15 years, nine months and 16 days, he became the youngest Barca player for over 100 years! 3 RECORD BR AK R! BY THE END of his first full season, Lamine…

IT WASN'T the season Arsenal or Man. City fans had dreamed of – but both clubs already look sharp for 2025-26. They’ll be chasing silverware in these fresh threads. Expect to see a big-name striker lead the line in that crisp new Gunners home shirt, while City's stylish sash signals intent as they hunt for their 11th league title! How much do you love these new fits? MY HYPE RATING! □/10 TROPHY CHECK! Colour in which trophies you think these two will lift next season! ARSENAL MAN. CITY Keep up to date with the latest Prem news and results at bbc.co.uk/football…

SAY CHEESE! APR 2025 LIVERPOOL win the Prem and start the party with this squad pic. It’s the 20th top-flight title in the club’s history! SNAP SPOT! Can you find and name the players? 1 A legend with no boots on 2 The baller wearing a green, red and white flag 3 Three stars with scarves around their heads ANSWERS: 1 Mohamed Salah, 2 Dominik Szoboszlai 3 Curtis Jones, Kostas Tsimikas and Cody Gakpo THE SUPER CELEBRATIONS! SPRINGY SUBS! MAR 2025 RODRIGO Muniz takes leapfrog to the next level. He's bouncing to help Fulham sink Spurs 2-0! FAST FINISH! OCT 2024 BRENTFORD’S Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa celebrate during a seven-goal thriller against Ipswich! SNAP STAT! Brentford were the first team in Prem history to score in the first min…

FACT FILE NAME Lucy Roberta Tough Bronze AGE 33CLUB ChelseaCOUNTRY England What helps you the most? LUCY SAYS: “Exercise! Having a focus. At training, the girls say, ‘Are you sure you’re 33, ’cos you don’t stop?!’ That’s my autism – that’s my superpower!” And now you’re using that energy for a new project! LUCY SAYS: “I’m an ambassador for the National Autistic Society. I want to raise awareness and get rid of the stigma. I want every kid to be able to thrive and be their best. Be you!” Hi Lucy! How did you find out you are autistic? LUCY SAYS: “I always kind of knew. Four years ago, I did a test and found out I have autism and ADHD.” Can you describe how it feels to be you? LUCY…