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Of course, you’ll remember that the 1919 Stanley Cup never declared a winner, as it was whistled off due to an outbreak of influenza.

When Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain wrapped up their Club World Cup match at the Rose Bowl earlier this month, players greeted the final whistle with a huge sigh of relief.

Leagues, meanwhile, whistle right past it as they collect sponsorships from gambling networks and yadda-yadda about “responsible gaming.”

That seems like a mild rebuke compared to the fury that gathered outside not long after the final whistle.

Referee Michael Salisbury had only just blown the full-time whistle to confirm Everton's dramatic late win over Crystal Palace when the Toffees updated the bio on their X account.