Row Z Awards 2025-26: Celebrating the Season's Most Memorable Moments
Row Z's 2025-26 awards: Quote of the season, club of the season and Ronaldo's moments of the season
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The Row Z awards for the 2025-26 season highlight the absurdities of football, including quotes, player commitments, and club performances. Key winners include Southampton's Flynn Downes for Quote of the Season and Chelsea FC as Club of the Season, amidst humorous reflections on player antics and managerial decisions.
- 01Flynn Downes of Southampton won Quote of the Season for praising manager Tonda Eckert's attention to detail.
- 02Cristiano Ronaldo was recognized for his commitment, winning his first trophy in Saudi Arabia after three years.
- 03Tottenham's Cristian Romero was noted for his questionable dedication to the club despite being suspended multiple times.
- 04Chelsea FC was named Club of the Season after avoiding relegation and spending nearly £2 billion on transfers since new ownership.
- 05Wolves chairman Jeff Shi faced criticism for his management decisions, leading to his eventual departure.
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The Row Z column from The Athletic has concluded its 2025-26 awards, celebrating the quirks and oddities of football. Among the winners, Flynn Downes of Southampton received the Quote of the Season for his remarks on manager Tonda Eckert's meticulous preparations. Cristiano Ronaldo, who finally secured a trophy with Al Nassr, was highlighted for his competitive spirit, although he was outdone by Tottenham's Cristian Romero for Commitment of the Season due to his erratic behavior on and off the pitch. Chelsea FC was unanimously awarded Club of the Season, having spent nearly £2 billion on transfers while managing to avoid relegation. The column humorously reflects on various incidents, including managerial blunders and player antics, encapsulating the season's absurdity and unpredictability.
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