After a remarkable season highlighted by trophy wins for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Tottenham Hotspur, several men’s soccer teams find themselves grappling with the burden of a long trophy drought. This past season was marked by significant achievements including PSG’s inaugural Champions League victory and Tottenham’s Europa League triumph, both of which ended decades-long waits for silverware.
The landscape of European football saw teams like Crystal Palace, Bologna, and Newcastle United also ending their own lengthy quests for titles. However, for several others, the struggle persists. This article explores the clubs still considered ‘cursed’ due to their ongoing failures to clinch important championships despite their quality and potential.
Cursed Teams to Watch
AC Milan
- Trophy drought: 3 years
- The once-mighty giants of Italian football have suffered a decline following their last Serie A title, finishing poorly in recent seasons.
Ajax
- Trophy drought: 3 years
- Despite being the most successful team in the Netherlands, Ajax has failed to secure silverware in recent campaigns, falling short against rivals.
Atletico Madrid
- Trophy drought: 4 years
- Known for being shadows to Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atletico Madrid has struggled to keep pace with their rivals despite previous successes.
Arsenal
- Trophy drought: 5 years
- Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has seen improvement but has consistently fallen short of major silverware, highlighting a pressing need for change.
Anderlecht
- Trophy drought: 7 years
- Belgium’s top team has not won significant titles in years, marking a critical period for one of the country’s most storied clubs.
As the dynamics of trophy hunts change, these teams are under pressure to break their dry spells and change their narratives next season.
