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John Robertson, a legendary Nottingham Forest winger and two-time European Cup winner, has died at age 72. He was celebrated for his crucial role in Forest's European victories in 1979 and 1980, and was a beloved figure both at Forest and in Scottish football. His family and clubs expressed their grief and admiration for his contributions to the sport.
Real Madrid secured their 15th European Cup with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. Despite Dortmund's dominant performance and numerous missed chances, late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior sealed the win for Real Madrid. The victory extends Real Madrid's unbeaten streak in European Cup finals to nine, spanning 43 years.
Trevor Francis, the legendary footballer who scored the decisive goal in Nottingham Forest's 1979 European Cup final victory, has passed away at the age of 69. Francis, known as the first £1 million footballer, played a crucial role in Forest's remarkable success under manager Brian Clough, winning promotion, the top-flight title, and back-to-back European Cups. His goal against Malmo in the final confirmed Forest's status as "Miracle Men." Francis will be remembered as a superstar and a key figure in the club's history.
Manchester City is the favorite to win the Champions League final against Inter Milan, but the Italian club shouldn't be underestimated. Inter Milan has won the European Cup three times before and could tie for the second-most wins since 2010 with a victory on Saturday. While City's success is often attributed to their financial resources, Inter Milan has a chance to prove that money isn't everything in soccer.