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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช The Brighton of Belgium are just one game away from their first title since 1935

Tony Bloom has led a data revolution at Royal Union Saint-Gilloise!

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Graham Ruthven
May 22, 2025
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A trend of clubs ending long trophy droughts has emerged across European football this season.

Crystal Palace won the FA Cup for the first time in their 119-year history on Saturday. Before that, Newcastle United lifted their first trophy in 70 years by winning the Carabao Cup.


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Bologna had gone over half a century without silverware before enjoying Coppa Italia glory. Royal Union Saint-Gilloise (RUSG) could be next to continue the pattern by winning their first title since 1935 this weekend.

Co-owned by Brighton owner Tony Bloom, the Belgian club have replicated the Seagullsโ€™ model. In many ways, the Brighton model has worked even better for RUSG than it has for Brighton.

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