Historical events for
Saturday, 24 May 2025

Vivian Campbell, guitarist for the band Def Leppard, was born.

On May 24, 2003, Sporting Clube de Portugal played its final official match at the old Estádio José Alvalade. The national championship match against Vitória de Setúbal closed a glorious 47-year chapter in the history of the mythical home of the Lions, paving the way for the inauguration of the new complex built for Euro 2004.

Cerimónia de encerramento e entrega da Palma de Ouro do 78º Festival de Cannes.

Celebration of Eritrean National Day, commemorating independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1993.

Women's Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona at the José Alvalade Stadium. Time: 17:00 GMT