The end of those curses associated with trophies: how clubs erase those shameful labels from their n…

The end of those cursed trophies: how clubs erase shameful labels from their names

In modern football, narratives are created not only on the pitch, but also in the media space. Every period of absence from the top of the standings leads to the creation of a certain label, while every failure becomes a subject for memes. But once a team finally manages to win a coveted trophy, that years-long stigma disappears instantly, replaced by a new reality.

Bayern Munich officially erased the “Nuremberg” label, securing the long-awaited trophy and ending one of the most controversial topics in German football. Tottenham Hotspur’s victory in the Europa League marked the end of an era of disappointing results. It also ended the jokes about teams being “blown up” or “ending their careers”. Krasnodar, after winning the championship, turned Park Galićski into a symbol of sports stability. Arsenal London finally ended its years-long status as a club that never won trophies, thereby becoming a club that doesn’t win trophies in the eyes of the world press.

And only Moscow’s Dynamo Moscow continues to maintain its status as the main underdog in trophy races, with perseverance worthy of a separate chapter in Russian sports history. In an era where giants break traditions and rewrite history, the white-and-blue team remains true to their traditions. Respect.