Manchester City have done the incredible by winning the hallowed treble, winning not only this year’s Premier League title but the FA Cup and now the club’s first-ever Champions League trophy.
Despite being considered favourites by most coming into the Champions League final against Inter Milan, Man City previously hadn’t won a European trophy since the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1970 and have been pushing hard for a first UCL title ever since Pep Guardiola joined the club.
Beating Inter 1-0, the Blues had their eyes well and truly focused on glory all night and, given the kind of football they have once again played this season, managed to do what many had already begun to accept as inevitable for a team of this talent.
This is just the 10th time in history that anyone has won the treble, with City becoming part of an exclusive club comprised of just seven other teams to have ever achieved the impressive feat — their historic rivals Manchester United, obviously, being one of them.
Now though, that 1999 team has some serious contention when it comes to the greatest of all time, as Pep adds yet another truly remarkable season to his belt.
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Not only is that Manchester City’s first Champions League trophy but it’s Guardiola’s third in his career, having finally broken the duck of not winning a European title at anywhere but Barcelona.
However, it looks like that sticking point is now well and truly behind him, with this year’s UCL title making it 35 major honours in 15 years as a manager.
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Not only will the Spaniard undoubtedly go down as one of if not the greatest manager of all time, but this current generation of City players show no signs of slowing down and are certain to win countless more trophies. Congratulations and enjoy the party Blues — it’s going to be unforgettable!
Popular Manchester attraction offering FREE entry to anyone who shares a name with these England players
Emily Sergeant
A popular Manchester attraction is offering people the chance to visit for free this summer… but only if they have certain names.
That’s right – Museum of Illusions is giving football fans an extra reason to celebrate every goal this summer, as the city centre attraction is offering free entry to anyone whose first name matches that of a Three Lions player that scores in an England fixture.
So if Harry Kane scores, all Harrys are in. If Jude Bellingham gets on the scoresheet, Judes can claim a free ticket. The same goes for Anthony, Ollie, or any other England player who bags a goal as the tournament foes on, meaning thousands more fans will be able to have their minds blown and let their imaginations run wild this summer.
The offer will run from tomorrow (Thursday 18 June) until 18 July – with the list of eligible names growing every time an England player finds the back of the net.
To claim their free ticket, visitors simply need to show valid photo ID at the admissions desk confirming their first name matches that of a confirmed England goalscorer.
Located on Market Street at the heart of the city centre, Museum of Illusions features more than 50 interactive exhibits designed to challenge perception and trick the senses.
Proving to be hugely popular since opening its doors back in 2024, visitors to Museum of Illusions can explore gravity-defying rooms, optical illusions, immersive installations, and holograms that create unforgettable photo opportunities for families and friends (and football fans) alike.
Free entry to Museum of Illusions in Manchester will be granted until 18 July 2026, and you can find out more info and opening times before you visit here.
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A massive World Cup ‘playground’ with pitches and big screens has opened in Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A massive World Cup ‘playground’ has now opened in Greater Manchester.
Ahead of England’s first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight against Croatia, MediaCity has announced its biggest programme of events to date to celebrate – from a baller league-style football pitch, to big name creator takeovers, and much more.
But at the heart of all the action is the new World Cup ‘playground’, where football fans will be able to play five-a-side on a bespoke pitch, while watching matches on giant screens.
As the home of the BBC’s World Cup coverage, MediaCity says it’s ‘going big’ this summer, and that includes bringing some of the UK’s biggest Gen Z creators down for full takeovers and tournaments, and even getting the BBC pundits involved in the action too.
A massive World Cup ‘playground’ has opened in Greater Manchester / Credit: Sophia Carey (Supplied)
There’ll also be a pop-up gaming hub with EA FC tournaments for fans to play along, as well as community football sessions for young people organised by Manchester United Foundation and Foundation 92, providing opportunities for local talent to learn from the best in the business and develop their skills in a safe and inclusive environment.
Fans can also enjoy live music, DJ sets, and football-themed quizzes to get the atmosphere building, as well as tuck into tasty street food from the traders at the newly opened GRUB On The Docks.
And of course, the place will be packed with photo opportunities and fan installations too.
“As the nerve centre of BBC’s World Cup coverage, we’re turning MediaCity into the ultimate football playground,” commented Alice Webb, who is the CEO of MediaCity.
“As well as broadcasting the World Cup, MediaCity will unite fans, families and communities, bringing them closer to the action with in-person experiences throughout the tournament. Combining our world-class media platform with unrivalled public experiences is what makes us different.
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10th June 2023 
