UEFA Super Cup: Spurs let slip 2-0 lead to lose to PSG on penalties
Spurs defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero scored from set pieces to put the north London side on their way to winning the trophy, in what was manager Thomas Frank's first game in charge.
However, Champions League winners PSG, who were thrashed in the Club World Cup final by Chelsea last month, produced a stunning response after Kang-in Lee pulled one back with five minutes left.
PSG striker Goncalo Ramos, who was brought on in the 77th minute, forced the game to penalties after scoring a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
The Super Cup final, played each year between the winners of the Champions League and Europa League, does not feature extra time - meaning the game went straight to spot kicks.
Europa League winners Tottenham initially had the advantage when Vitinha missed PSG's first kick - but it was followed by Van de Ven and Mathys Tel failing to score their penalties.
PSG, managed by Luis Enrqiue, went on to win 4-3.
The PSG players poured on to the pitch in celebration, knowing they had etched their names into history as the first French side to lift the trophy.
"It's incredible to win like this. This team once again showed character, even if we're not at our physical best," PSG defender Marquinhos said.
"We managed to get the goals we needed through the substitutions, and in the shootout we have players who take their penalties well and a goalkeeper who helped us."
Tottenham, who finished 17th in the Premier League last season, were unable to win what would have been their second trophy in 17 years - with the first one coming when they beat Manchester United in Europe's second-tier competition in May.
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