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UEFA apologized for running out of winning medals during the final ceremony of the Europa League trophy on Wednesday after more Tottenham Hotspur players were expected to be aligned to receive their individual awards.
The Captain of the Spurs, Heung-Min, and two other players, the last ones to align for individual medals, were empty-handed after his team beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the fourth European title of the club on Wednesday.
They are lifted the trophy without a medal around their neck.
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“For our great disgust, we did not have enough medals available on stage during the presentation of the trophy ceremony due to unexpected discrepancy in the players count …” British Media cited the governing body of European football, according to Thursday.
“More team members, including injured players, participated in the ceremony of what initially planned.
“The missing medals were quickly delivered to the winning team in the locker room, along with our most sincere apologies for supervision.”
A goal from the first half of Brennan Johnson assured the Spurs not only an important first trophy in 17 years, but a place in the UEFA Champions League next season.
It is the third title of the Europa League of the Spurs after landing the trophy at the 1971/1972 and 1983/1984 seasons.
In addition, the Ange Postecoglou team registered its fourth consecutive victory against United this campaign.
Reuters
