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It’s Bilbao or bust for both Manchester United and Tottenham in Europa League
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Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min during training.
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Bilbao or bust, that’s the size of the task for both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on May 21. While fans dream of a night of continental glory, club executives are more focused on the broader financial stakes.
Victory at San Mames, in the heart of a Basque city brimming with excitement, offers more than just local glory: the winner secures access to lucrative Champions League revenue. For example, Arsenal earned £70 million (S$120.8 million) from Uefa alone by reaching the semi-finals. This doesn’t even include the additional income generated through commercial deals, which can significantly multiply the total earnings.
