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By TUM BALOGUN Published: 08: 08 AEST, 22 May 2025 | Updated: 08: 11 AEST, 22 May 2025 3 View comments Harry Maguire appeared to fire a stinging dig at Cristian Romero as the pair clashed towards the end of the Europa League final. The combative Argentine defender was sent to the ground after clashing with Rasmus Hojlund. But Maguire quickly took issue with the 27-year-old who remained on the turf holding his face. Maguire then appeared to mock with the World Cup winner, saying: 'You're the captain, come on! ' The two had exchanged words throughout the second half and they spotted at each other's throats even after the final whistle. It was the Spurs man who ultimately had the last laugh, as the north Londoners ended their 17-year wait for a trophy. Brennan Johnson's scrappy effort at the end of the first half separated the sides after a tension affair which often lacked in overall quality. Spurs were the better side after the first 45 minutes but were content to retreat into a deep defensive shape and and frustrate the Red Devils. Ange Postecoglou's side adopted a posture rarely seen in the Premier League this season but it is one that has proved effective in Europe. Cristian Romero and Harry Maguire clashed at various points of the Europa League final on Wednesday night The Red Devils defender appeared to fire a stinging dig at Romero during an incident in the second half The Spurs would ultimately get the last laugh as the north Londoners ended their 17-year wait for a trophy In total, Spurs managed just one shot on target against United, 27 per cent possession and only one big chance. 'We were going through hell just watching it, ' said Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle on TNT Sports. 'Tottenham dropped deeper and deeper. 'Ange Postecoglou put a three at the back - in the end it worked out well. The two midfielder players played well, Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma. 'It was brilliant second half defensively. ' Victory on Wednesday night sees Spurs claim a place in next season's Champions League, despite potentially finishing as low as 17th in the English top flight. United, however, have nothing to show for their disastrous season, just a point ahead of Spurs, their will play no European football next term and face a difficult financial situation.
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