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European Royalty: Every Club That Has Completed the Treble — And the Coaches Who Made History

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1 year ago

May 31, 2025

In European football, few achievements shine brighter than the continental treble: winning the domestic league, the primary domestic cup, and the UEFA Champions League in a single season.

As of 2025, only 11 elite clubs have reached this historic milestone, with two managing to do it twice. Behind each of these triumphs stood a tactician whose brilliance shaped the story.

Let’s walk through the rarest of triumphs — the European treble — and the masterminds who guided these iconic campaigns.

1. Celtic FC (Scotland) – 1966/67
Manager: Jock Stein
Trophies: Scottish League, Scottish Cup, European Cup
Celtic became the first team ever to complete a continental treble, setting the standard in 1967 with a squad known as the “Lisbon Lions.”

2. Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands) – 1971/72
Manager: Stefan Kovacs
Trophies: Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, European Cup
Building on Johan Cruyff’s brilliance and the legacy of Rinus Michels, Ajax stormed to glory with a dominant display of Total Football.

3. PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) – 1987/88
Manager: Guus Hiddink
Trophies: Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, European Cup
PSV’s historic campaign culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout win in the European Cup final, sealing their only treble.

4. Manchester United (England) – 1998/99
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League
One of the most iconic trebles ever. United pulled off a dramatic comeback against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, marking the pinnacle of Ferguson’s reign.

5. FC Barcelona (Spain) – 2008/09
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Trophies: La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League
In his debut season, Pep’s Barça revolutionized modern football with tiki-taka brilliance and claimed an unprecedented treble.

6. Inter Milan (Italy) – 2009/10
Manager: José Mourinho
Trophies: Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League
Mourinho’s Inter combined grit and discipline to conquer Europe, stopping Barcelona in the semifinals and beating Bayern in the final.

7. FC Barcelona (Spain) – 2014/15
Manager: Luis Enrique
Trophies: La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League
With Messi, Neymar, and Suárez in peak form, Barça completed a second treble — the only club to do so at the time.

8. Bayern Munich (Germany) – 2012/13
Manager: Jupp Heynckes
Trophies: Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League
A season of dominance culminated in an all-German UCL final win over Borussia Dortmund.

9. Bayern Munich (Germany) – 2019/20
Manager: Hansi Flick
Trophies: Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League
In a pandemic-interrupted season, Flick’s side ran riot in Europe, including an 8–2 demolition of Barcelona, to complete Bayern’s second treble.

10. Manchester City (England) – 2022/23
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League
Pep joined elite company by becoming the first manager to win trebles with two different clubs, finally guiding City to European glory.

12. Paris Saint-Germain (France) – 2024/25
Manager: Luis Enrique
Trophies: Ligue 1, Coupe de France, UEFA Champions League
After years of trying, PSG finally conquered Europe. With a balanced squad and Enrique’s tactical genius, they won their first-ever Champions League — and with it, a historic treble.

A Coaching Club of Their Own

With this latest addition, Luis Enrique becomes only the second manager to win the continental treble with two different clubs — joining Pep Guardiola in an ultra-elite managerial class.

Treble-Winning Managers with Multiple Trebles:

Pep Guardiola (Barcelona 2008/09, Manchester City 2022/23)
Luis Enrique (Barcelona 2014/15, PSG 2024/25)

Conclusion: The Rarest Air in Football

The European treble is not just about silverware — it’s about dominance, resilience, and tactical brilliance across three competitions.

As of 2025, just 11 clubs have reached the summit, and with football’s unpredictable nature, fans can only wonder who might be next.

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Real Madrid To Sign Marc Cucurella From Chelsea

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1 month ago

June 14, 2026

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid and Chelsea have verbally agreed to sign Marc Cucurella. All parties, including the player, are believed to have agreed on the transaction; just the final details are still pending.

It is anticipated that the transaction will be completed for about 50 million euros. Romano claims that Jose Mourinho has made a special request to bolster the left-back position. Cucurella will join the Spanish powerhouses ahead of the upcoming season after leaving Chelsea following the World Cup.

The La Masia graduate is expected to make a significant transfer to the Catalan team’s fiercest rivals. Cucurella earned La Liga experience while playing for Eibar and Getafe before joining the Premier League.

Because of his performances, he was transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion, where he made an impression before landing a job at Chelsea. He made 50 appearances for the London team in 2025–2026, including 34 in the Premier League, and recorded one goal and four assists.

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Germany 7-1 Curacao: 4-Time World Champions Cruise Past Debutants

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1 month ago

June 14, 2026

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Germany defeated World Cup rookies Curacao 7-1 in Houston on Sunday to get off to a strong start in their FIFA World Cup campaign.

Felix Nmecha gave Germany the lead after just six minutes, and they seemed to be in total control. But in the twenty-first minute, Livano Comenencia took advantage of a defensive error to score Curacao’s first-ever World Cup goal, shocking the four-time world champions and sending their supporters into wild jubilation.

Curacao had a small glimmer of optimism after the historic equaliser, but Germany’s talent quickly proved too much. Before Kai Havertz scored from the penalty spot to give Julian Nagelsmann’s team a comfortable 3-1 lead going into halftime, Nico Schlotterbeck restored the lead.

After halftime, Germany maintained their lead thanks to a goal by Jamal Musiala a few minutes into the second half. Deniz Undav, Havertz, and Nathaniel Brown scored more goals as the Germans’ persistent offensive play overpowered their opponents.

Joshua Kimmich, who controlled the game’s tempo from midfield and provided assists, was crucial to Germany’s triumph. Curacao was unable to keep up with the Germans’ attacking movement and intensity because they had most of the possession and frequently generated opportunities.

Germany’s decisive win puts them atop Group E and gives their opponents a heads-up as they start their pursuit of World Cup title.

Even though Curacao lost badly in their tournament debut, the Caribbean nation will never forget the moment Comenencia scored their first goal on the largest football stage; a significant accomplishment for football in the nation’s history.

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Fulham To Appoint Alvaro Arbeloa As New Manager

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1 month ago

June 14, 2026

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Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Alvaro Arbeloa is nearing his first Premier League managing position after reaching the final stages of a deal to take over as Fulham’s head coach.

Fabrizio Romano claims that only the final details need to be finalised before Arbeloa is officially named Fulham’s new manager, following Marco Silva’s departure from Craven Cottage to take over at Benfica after five seasons.

Despite having little senior leadership experience, the former Real Madrid defender has a burgeoning reputation.

Before taking over Castilla, Arbeloa worked for several years in Madrid’s academy system and had success with the team’s young teams. He also temporarily took over the first-team dugout earlier this year after Xabi Alonso left.

Fulham would be taking a risk with the appointment. The London club believes Arbeloa’s tactical ideas, leadership, and elite footballing background could make him an interesting long-term fit, even though he lacks the Premier League experience of many candidates.