In 1851, the schooner America outraced the Aurora off the English coast to win a trophy that became known as the America's Cup.
Atletico stayed third after the defeat, but can still win a trophy this season by beating city rivals Real in next Friday's Copa del Rey final.
After correctly predicting last year that FIFA would implement some sort of goal-line technology, he blew it with a suggestion that Arsenal would win a trophy.
There is the makings of a promising team at Chelmsford but they are not strong enough yet, however, to be among the favourites to win a trophy.
After an early Champions League exit and an ongoing struggle to secure fourth in the Premier League, boss Rafael Benitez admitted his players knew it was their "last opportunity to win a trophy".
But this will be the fourth season on the trot that Arsenal have failed to win a trophy and Wenger, despite providing his unyielding belief in his youthful side, said he would have to take stock on why his side came up short.
Liverpool will go head-to-head with local rivals Everton as they bid to win a second trophy this season after claiming the League Cup in February.
"It's a great feeling to win our first trophy as a team - we've got a great team spirit and work ethic, " said the 28-year-old defender.
Rea will be up against Toomebridge's Michael Laverty who is aiming to win the Trophy for a fifth year in a row.
As they begin the new season on Sept. 8 against the Oakland Raiders, they aim to make history--to win a fourth Super Bowl trophy within five years.
For many years questions have been asked about why England have failed to win a World Cup or Champions Trophy.
And the victory also means a 20th trophy win for Walter Smith as Rangers boss, the manager stepping down at the end of the season.
Despite the setbacks, Gilberto, who won the Premier League title and two FA Cups during his six years at Arsenal, is convinced England will be a main contender to win the trophy in South Africa.
And that's incredible when you think about what he's done on the field: first sophomore ever to win the Heisman Trophy, in a season in which he personally scored more touchdowns than 87 entire teams in Division I-A football.
Was he implicit in creating a sympathy vote to win the Heisman Trophy?
Despite the evidence of recent form, some in the Caribbean are convinced West Indies will lift the trophy - a 'Win World Cup' committee has been in existence for the past six months.
While it is the third time England have lifted the trophy, this win on a gloriously sunny day at the North Sydney Oval is the first time they have done so on foreign soil.
And although Stockport boast a two-times FA Cup winner in manager Gary Ablett - the first man to win the trophy with both Liverpool and Everton - home advantage and a much superior league placing in the football pyramid, Smith is not giving up hope of a shock.
How different it was at Wembley as Ramos confirmed his reputation as a relentless pursuer of silverware by giving Spurs their first trophy in nine years with a well-deserved win against Chelsea.
The Kiwis came from 10-0 down to pull off a huge upset in Brisbane and win the trophy for the first time.
If India avoid defeat in Nagpur they will reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while only a win will do if Australia are to retain it.
Following the Scottish Cup final, in which he scored a double to help his team win the trophy, the player did concede that he might have to look elsewhere to find regular football.
Without a trophy since the FA Cup win in 2005, some Arsenal followers have lost patience as the gap between the club and rivals Manchester United and Manchester City grows -- with one group of fans recently protesting before the home defeat by Swansea City at the manner in which the club is being run.
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Trailing 10-4 at one point on Saturday, and 10-6 as Sunday's singles got underway, the team led by Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal defied the odds to win a record eight-and-a-half points on the final day and thus the trophy itself.
McLeish denied Arsenal a first trophy since 2005 11 months ago when he steered Birmingham City to a famous win over the Gunners in last season's Carling Cup final.
"I do not consider that if you win the Carling Cup you will be going on a trophy parade, " said Wenger.
Standing in the way of a first trophy since the Powergen Cup win against Sale in 2004 are Bryan Redpath's Gloucester.
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Wenger's side, who have not won a trophy since their FA Cup final win in 2005, have now taken only one point from their last nine.
Spalding United are through to the next stage of the FA Trophy after a 2-1 win at home to Wakefield in the preliminary round, thanks to a brace from Martin Wormall.
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