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By Ben Grounds
Updated 23/12/2025 at 12:00 GMT
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As an extraordinary year comes to an end, TNT Sports reflects on 12 months overflowing with unforgettable highs. PSG destroyed Inter to land a first UEFA Champions League crown, Marc Marquez completed a remarkable resurgence in MotoGP, while Carlos Alcaraz saw off Jannik Sinner in an epic French Open final. But of our 21 standout moments, which was the best? Watch, read and then cast your vote!
Relive 21 iconic sporting moments on TNT Sports in 2025
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After the Paris Olympics and the European Championships in Germany, 2025 had a lot to live up to. But boy did it do that.
The past 12 months have delivered epic moments on all fronts, with the very best action on TNT Sports and discovery+.
There were tales of redemption across cycling and rugby, history made at the World Snooker Championship, thrilling showdowns at Roland-Garros and the World Athletics Championships, and some trophy droughts ending in the world of football.
We've picked out 21 of the best moments from 2025 on our channels, in chronological order. Watch the video above, read the article below, and then vote at the bottom for your favourite moment of the year.
1. Tarkowski sparks wild scenes in final Goodison derby (Feb 12)
The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park delivered a dramatic finale worthy of the historic rivalry.
Everton pushed relentlessly in the closing stages, and the moment that defined the night came when James Tarkowski powered home a late equaliser, sending the home crowd into raptures - but only after an interminable, forensic VAR review.
The 'Grand Old Lady' shook to its foundations with a mix of disbelief and joy as players and supporters celebrated what felt like a symbolic moment in the storied fixture’s last chapter at the iconic ground.
It was a fittingly chaotic and emotional farewell to Goodison's era of derby battles - not least because it denied Liverpool more wins than their rivals at Everton's famous old ground, with the final tally totalling 41 wins apiece and 38 draws.
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Tarkowski slams home last-gasp equaliser as Everton fans pour onto pitch
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2. Shiffrin seals historic 100th World Cup win (Feb 23)
Mikaela Shiffrin sealed her 100th World Cup victory with a run that epitomised her precision, composure and class at the Italian resort of Sestriere.
As she carved through the final gates, the significance of the moment was already building, and the celebrations that followed captured her place among skiing’s greats. The 29-year-old American became the first skier, male or female, to reach a century of World Cup victories.
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Shiffrin's road to 100 World Cup wins
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3. Rice rifles two free-kicks past Real Madrid (Apr 8)
Declan Rice delivered one of the standout moments of Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League campaign with two superb free-kicks to sink Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
The second was even better than the first, but it was his overall performance which underlined his evolution into a complete midfielder capable of influencing games at the highest level.
The Emirates Stadium buzzed with belief that night, sensing a breakthrough performance that might have taken Arsenal all the way to Munich. Paris Saint-Germain would end those dreams in the semi-finals, but Rice's two rockets elevated his status on the European stage.
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'I had that many messages' - Rice on the likes of Beckham, Lampard reaching out after Madrid heroics
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4. Man Utd roar back in Lyon thriller (Apr 17)
Harry Maguire was the hero as Manchester United beat Lyon in all-time UEFA Europa League classic. The much-maligned defender struck the decisive second goal in the 120th minute of extra time to complete a remarkable 7-6 aggregate victory.
After falling 2-0 behind on the night, Lyon scored four unanswered goals but saw Corentin Tolisso sent off, before conceding three more in seven frantic extra-time minutes. The match became the first in European history to see five goals in extra time, with United also the first club to score twice in the 120th minute of a European tie.
Maguire called it "the strangest, maddest game I've ever played in or witnessed." He wasn't wrong.
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Highlights: Maguire the hero as Man Utd beat Lyon in all-time classic
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5. Zhao makes history as China’s first world snooker champion (May 5)
Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Championship, defeating Mark Williams 18-12 in the Crucible final. His final pots were struck with remarkable calmness, sealing a stirring comeback and breakthrough triumph that resonated globally.
As he lifted the trophy, the emotion on his face captured the significance of the achievement - both personally and for snooker in China.
"It’s very good for Chinese snooker," said Zhao, who became only the third qualifier and the first amateur player to lift the trophy. "I’m very happy I’ve done this for them. It’s unbelievable. This is like a dream. When I shook hands with Mark, I nearly cried."
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'Seen something very special' - Zhao clinches title with thrilling win over Williams
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6. Spurs win Europa League under Ange Postecoglou (May 21)
Tottenham ended their 17-year wait for a trophy by lifting the Europa League following a 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao.
In stark contrast to their Premier League form, the success on the continent under Ange Postecoglou marked a transformative moment for the club, fulfilling his second-season promise.
Brennan Johnson's decisive goal was hardly a thing of beauty in a scrappy affair remembered most for Micky van de Ven's stunning goal-line clearance from Rasmus Hojlund's header.
As the final whistle sounded, Postecoglou's philosophy felt vindicated. The trophy lift captured relief, pride and belief in the direction the team was heading after sealing a first European trophy since 1984 - but it wouldn't be enough for the Australian to save his job.
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Tottenham celebrate with Europa League trophy
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7. Arsenal crowned Women’s Champions League winners (May 24)
Arsenal ended their 18-year wait for a UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy as Stina Blackstenius' decisive goal toppled European giants Barcelona. The Swede fired past Cata Coll after 74 minutes to settle a tense final at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Despite boasting two-time Ballon d'Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas in their line-up, Renee Slegers masterminded a memorable night over the fancied Catalan outfit in Portugal as the Gunners exceeded expectations to reclaim European glory.
Slegers' side showed resilience to emerge as champions, overcoming deficits against Real Madrid and Lyon in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively. Denying the Blaugrana a third straight European success sparked scenes of joy and disbelief among the 4,500 travelling Arsenal fans in equal measure.
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Wild celebrations as Arsenal lift Women's Champions League trophy - 'Made their own history'
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8. PSG dismantle Inter in Champions League final (May 31)
Paris Saint-Germain delivered the most devastating performances of any Champions League final, overwhelming Inter to win 5-0 in Munich.
Desire Doue scored twice while Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and substitute Senny Mayulu was also on the scoresheet as PSG ran riot to complete the treble in the most one-sided European Cup final of all time.
With more household names in the side that were beaten in the 2020 final against Bayern Munich, this was a triumph for their collective over individual talent as Inter were punished for every defensive lapse.
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Highlights: Rampant PSG hit Inter for five in Champions League final
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9. Yates completes stunning Giro redemption (Jun 1)
Simon Yates powered his way to a pulsating victory in this year's Giro d’Italia.
How very apt it was that on the same rugged climb - the Colle delle Finestre - where Yates had cracked in 2018, he rode away from his nearest rivals to consign previous hard-luck stories to the annals of history.
The victory marked his second Grand Tour triumph, after the 2018 Vuelta a Espana, and a long-awaited reward after years of near-misses in Italy.
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'What a moment!' - Yates reflects on 'unbelievable' and 'emotional' Giro d'Italia victory
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10. Gauff claims maiden French Open title (Jun 7)
Coco Gauff overcame a first-set deficit to win her first French Open singles title against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Roland-Garros back in June.
The 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 victory in two hours and 38 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier brought a feeling of atonement to Gauff, who was beaten by Iga Swiatek in the Paris showpiece a year earlier.
The American second seed vanquished Sabalenka at the 2023 US Open to seal her first Grand Slam, and repeated the feat for her second.
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Highlights: Gauff wins first French Open title in classic final against Sabalenka
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11. Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in Roland-Garros epic (Jun 8)
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz produced one of the greatest comebacks in Grand Slam history, recovering from two sets down and saving three championship points to defeat Jannik Sinner in an extraordinary French Open men's singles final.
For long stretches on the Roland-Garros clay, Alcaraz's title defence appeared over. World No. 1 Sinner strode into a commanding and seemingly unassailable lead, but what followed was a remarkable exhibition of resilience and belief as his 22-year-old opponent claimed his fifth major title in the most dramatic fashion imaginable.
Alcaraz clawed his way back to secure a 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(10-2) victory after five hours and 29 minutes - the longest men’s final in French Open history.
Alcaraz became the first man to win a Grand Slam title after saving match point since Novak Djokovic’s comeback against Roger Federer in the 2019 Wimbledon final. The world No. 2 had never previously won a match after losing the opening two sets.
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Watch memorable moment Alcaraz wins French Open after incredible Championship tie-break
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12. Bath end 29-year wait for Premiership glory (Jun 14)
Bath ended nearly three decades of frustration by clinching the Premiership title in a dramatic and emotionally charged final against Leicester Tigers at Twickenham.
Not since 1996 had Bath been crowned champions of England, but their seventh domestic title was fully deserved after they finished the regular season 11 points clear at the top of the table.
After winning 14 of their 18 matches before the play-offs, Bristol were then no match in the semi-finals before Leicester were defeated 23-21 at a tense Allianz Stadium.
Bath had finished rock bottom of the Premiership when Johann van Graan became head coach in July 2022, so this marked the culmination of a thrilling transformation inside three short years as his side ended the 2024-25 campaign with a treble, having also won the Premiership Rugby Cup and the European Challenge Cup.
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'The pain washes away' - Bath end 29-year wait for Premiership glory, complete treble
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13. Swiatek storms to Wimbledon title in 6-0 6-0 final (Jul 12)
Iga Swiatek delivered the most one-sided women’s final at the All England Club in more than a century to win her maiden Wimbledon title.
Nerves got the better of Amanda Anisimova, but this was a ruthless display on Centre Court from Swiatek in her first Wimbledon final as she sealed her sixth Grand Slam title in just 57 minutes without dropping a single game.
The feat carried historic weight as no woman had recorded a 'double bagel' victory in a Wimbledon final since Dorothea Lambert Chambers in 1911.
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Wimbledon Highlights: Swiatek dominates Anisimova to secure singles glory
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14. Poirier bows out after brutal dust-up with Holloway (Jul 20)
Dustin Poirier's final UFC appearance ended in a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful battle against Max Holloway, who retained the symbolic BMF title in New Orleans.
The emotional weight of the moment was palpable as the 36-year-old Poirier - who never won an undisputed title - acknowledged the crowd and his opponent after his defeat by unanimous decision.
"I'm grateful for this experience and journey. I want to thank [UFC president] Dana White and the UFC for giving a kid a platform to make something of his life, to help keep my family in a safe place," said Poirier, who won 22 of 32 fights since making his UFC debut in 2011.
"I'm forever indebted to the company and mixed martial arts. It's taught me everything I know and I'm just thankful I got to walk this walk."
This third bout between the pair was a poignant farewell for a veteran whose career was defined by heart, resilience and unforgettable nights in the octagon.
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UFC 318 Highlights: Poirier bows out of UFC following trilogy fight with Holloway
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15. Van Aert rains on Pogacar's Paris parade (Jul 27)
Tadej Pogacar had dominated the Tour de France, but Wout van Aert was not about to let him waltz off with the final word. On the revamped final stage in the French capital, Van Aert launched a monster attack up Montmartre to win solo in the rain.
Pogacar, drenched but smiling, still raised his arms on the Champs-Elysees - fourth on the stage, champion in France, again. And his team breathed a huge sigh of relief that he did not crash out on the slippery cobblestones and throw it all away.
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'Look!' - Van Aert does the unthinkable and DROPS Pogacar on final climb in Paris thriller
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16. Ronnie sinks two 147s in the same day (Aug 15)
Like London buses, you wait an eternity and then two come along at once.
Ronnie O'Sullivan had not previously recorded a competitive 147 since the 2018 English Open, but that changed in the semi-finals of the Saudi Arabia Masters when he put together two on one day in his 6-3 victory over Chris Wakelin.
Aged 49 years and 253 days, The Rocket became the oldest player to make a maximum. "I've never played that well in a match," he admitted.
O'Sullivan celebrated scooping the £147,000 bonus for making two maximum breaks but fell short against Neil Robertson as he went down 10-9 in the final.
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O'Sullivan begins semi-final with incredible 147 at Saudi Arabia Masters
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17. Duplantis shatters pole vault world record again (Sep 15)
Sweden's Mondo Duplantis once again pushed the boundaries of pole vaulting to new heights by clearing a monumental 6.30m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Duplantis' fourth world record of 2025 marked the most times he had raised the standard in a single calendar year, a relentless ascent that shows no sign of slowing or reaching its ceiling.
His status as a generational talent was underlined when he was named Men’s World Athlete of the Year in November following a third consecutive world title, while he extended his remarkable unbeaten record to 37 competitions over two years.
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'He makes it look so easy!' - Duplantis breaks pole vault world record once again
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18. McLaughlin-Levrone rips to world 400m title (Sep 18)
The irrepressible Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone delivered a breathtaking performance to win the 400m title at the World Athletics Championships, claiming gold in 47.78 seconds - the second-fastest time in history.
It now only seems a matter of time before Marita Koch’s 40-year-old record (47.60) is surpassed. Her final 100 metres displayed both power and control as she surged clear of Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino.
The American sprint sensation, who was named Women's World Athlete of the Year for her standout achievement, must now decide what discipline to commit to after the hurdles queen switched to the flat this season.
"We will need to talk about the schedule for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games," she said after victory in Tokyo. "Maybe I could do both 400m and 400m hurdles..."
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‘Into the pantheon of sprinting greats’ – McLaughlin-Levrone takes women’s 400m gold
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19. Marquez equals Rossi with seventh MotoGP crown (Sep 28)
Marc Marquez achieved a historic milestone by securing his seventh MotoGP world title, drawing level with Valentino Rossi’s iconic record.
Marquez secured the title at the Japanese Grand Prix, marking an incredible return to dominance after major injuries, most notably suffering a broken arm in 2020.
The final race brought tension and anticipation, with the Spaniard balancing aggression and control to secure the points he needed. When the chequered flag waved, celebrations erupted in the paddock as he embraced his crew.
"It's impossible even to speak, I just want to enjoy the moment, but it's true that it was difficult, it was super difficult, but now I'm at peace with myself," an emotional Marquez said.
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Highlights: Marc Marquez claims title in Japan after Bagnaia victory
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20. England rally to stun All Blacks (Nov 15)
England delivered a stunning upset against New Zealand, producing one of their most complete and courageous performances in recent memory at Twickenham to defeat the All Blacks 33-19.
From fierce defensive stands to intelligently crafted attacking phases, England matched their revered opponents physically and tactically to fight back from 12-0 down to clinch a first victory over New Zealand in south-west London for 13 years.
For George Ford, it was a tale of redemption. A year earlier, the Sale Sharks playmaker had missed two crucial late kicks that would have won the match for Steve Borthwick's side, who instead lost 24-22.
The 81,953 spectators experienced cathartic release as England pulled away - capped by Tom Roebuck scooping up a loose ball and crossing in the 78th minute to stretch the advantage to two converted tries. As the final whistle sounded, the celebrations reflected the scale of the achievement, a 10th in a row under Borthwick's watch.
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England v New Zealand highlights: Borthwick's side claim thrilling comeback win
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21. Root ends wait for century in Australia (Dec 4)
Joe Root finally reached the long-awaited milestone of scoring a century in Australia, delivering a beautifully controlled innings that blended patience with trademark elegance at the Gabba.
The moment he clipped the ball away to bring up three figures was met with heartfelt celebrations from team-mates and supporters, a 40th Test century but finally one Down Under.
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Root finally ends hoodoo with first century Down Under
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Root raised his bat with a mixture of relief and pride, acknowledging a personal landmark that had eluded him for years.
His knock anchored the innings and demonstrated why he remains one of England’s most technically gifted batters. It was a defining moment in his storied career but 135 not out on Day 1 ultimately wouldn't spare England defeat in the second Test.
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