UEFA release statement explaining why Spurs stars missed out on winners' medals
UEFA have apologised for failing to provide Tottenham stars with Europa League winners' medals after Wednesday night's victory over Manchester United.
Captain Son Heung-min, midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and defender Cristian Romero were noticeably left without medals as they lifted the trophy in Bilbao.
UEFA said: "To our great displeasure, we did not have enough medals available on stage during the trophy ceremony presentation due to an unexpected discrepancy in the player count, as more team members - including injured players - participated in the ceremony than initially anticipated.
"The missing medals were promptly delivered to the winning team in the dressing room, along with our sincerest apologies for the oversight."
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