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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Mathys Tel makes shocking mess of golden one-on-one chance for Tottenham in Newcastle friendly
Tottenham forward Mathys Tel squandered a golden one-on-one opportunity during Spurs' preseason clash with Newcastle on Sunday. Thomas Frank 's side were held to a 1-1 draw in the final game of their Far East tour - a match that may poetically mark Son Heung-Min 's farewell appearance for the club, following his announced departure on Saturday in his homeland of South Korea. Brennan Johnson scored Spurs' only goal of the game, opening the scoring within seven minutes, before Harvey Barnes pulled one back for Newcastle late in the first half. Before that, Tel had a huge chance to double Spurs' lead after being played in behind by Pedro Porro. The French forward collected the ball near the halfway line and charged unopposed toward the Newcastle box. As he entered the penalty area, he attempted a stepover feint to wrong-foot Nick Pope - but the goalkeeper read it easily, and Tel's tame finish was saved without fuss. Big chance missed by Tel. Johnson looks a different player right now — AllThings_THFC (@Allthings__THFC) August 3, 2025 Tottenham's Mathys Tel squandered a golden one-on-one opportunity against Newcastle Tottenham fans took to social media to lay into their striker, with many fearing that Tel's miss may be a sign of struggles to come next season. One supporter wrote on X: 'It is a preseason friendly but that was pretty dreadful!' A second commented: 'Should have chipped it or gone around the keeper. Terrible decision making.' A third asked: 'How does he not finish that? Gives you little confidence he's going to get any numbers again.' Another said: 'That's why he is nowhere close to the required Premier League level. Million miles away from a top player.' With their draw against Newcastle, Spurs extended their unbeaten preseason run, having recently beaten rivals Arsenal 1-0. Their other games yielded two draws - against Luton and Wycombe - and a win against Reading. Frank's men face Bayern Munich in a preseason friendly at the Allianz Arena next Thursday, before squaring off against Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup final on August 13. Their Premier League season then begins at home to Burnley just three days later.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm in disbelief' – Tottenham and Newcastle stars' embarrassing catalogue of errors leaves fans stunned
Footage of the consecutive gaffes went viral 'I'm in disbelief' – Tottenham and Newcastle stars' embarrassing catalogue of errors leaves fans stunned FOOTIE fans were left in disbelief by consecutive gaffes in Tottenham's pre-season friendly match with Newcastle. The Premier League rivals locked horns in a Seoul showdown on Sunday afternoon. 5 Tottenham and Newcastle locked horns in a pre-season friendly in Seoul Credit: GETTY 5 A hilarious slip from Matt Targett allowed Mathys Tel to go through on goal in the 17th minute Credit: CBS SPORTS 5 Tel had the goal, which was being protected by Nick Pope, at his mercy Credit: CBS SPORTS 5 But he somehow failed to find the back of the net Credit: CBS SPORTS Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Spurs took an early lead in the fourth minute through winger Brennan Johnson. And they should've doubled their advantage in the 17th minute through Mathys Tel. Tel was set through on goal by a neat ball from Pedro Porro. Toon defender Matt Targett should've cut out the pass but failed to do so. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL SORRY SIGHT Sky Sports forced to apologise as Soccer Saturday make three errors in one game Targett, hilariously, fell to the pitch as he tried to cut out the ball. Tel bore down on goal and had the net, which was being guarded by Nick Pope, at his mercy. But he produced the tamest of finishes, which was easily saved by the outstretched foot of Pope. Footage of the incredible string of gaffes spread like wildfire on social media. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN 5 One footie fan said: "Mathys Tel recreating Sonny's iconic miss vs Man City to stop Arsenal from winning the league. "Class from Tel." Son Heung-min announces he is LEAVING Tottenham after ten years in emotional press conference Another said: "Just lob the goalie. So much space." And another said: "I'm in disbelief at what I've just seen." One remarked: "Surely Targett must be in breach of contract for incompetence." Another chimed in: "Christ alive." Spurs will kick off their Premier League campaign away to Burnley on August 16. Last season's Carabao Cup winners Newcastle, meanwhile, will welcome Aston Villa to St James' Park.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘I'm in disbelief' – Tottenham and Newcastle stars' embarrassing catalogue of errors leaves fans stunned
Footage of the consecutive gaffes went viral 'I'm in disbelief' – Tottenham and Newcastle stars' embarrassing catalogue of errors leaves fans stunned Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOOTIE fans were left in disbelief by consecutive gaffes in Tottenham's pre-season friendly match with Newcastle. The Premier League rivals locked horns in a Seoul showdown on Sunday afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up A HUGE chance for Tottenham! 🤯 Nick Pope comes out on top of an incredible one-on-one chance with Mathys Tel 🧤 — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 3, 2025 5 Tottenham and Newcastle locked horns in a pre-season friendly in Seoul Credit: GETTY 5 A hilarious slip from Matt Targett allowed Mathys Tel to go through on goal in the 17th minute Credit: CBS SPORTS 5 Tel had the goal, which was being protected by Nick Pope, at his mercy Credit: CBS SPORTS 5 But he somehow failed to find the back of the net Credit: CBS SPORTS Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Spurs took an early lead in the fourth minute through winger Brennan Johnson. And they should've doubled their advantage in the 17th minute through Mathys Tel. Tel was set through on goal by a neat ball from Pedro Porro. Toon defender Matt Targett should've cut out the pass but failed to do so. Targett, hilariously, fell to the pitch as he tried to cut out the ball. Tel bore down on goal and had the net, which was being guarded by Nick Pope, at his mercy. But he produced the tamest of finishes, which was easily saved by the outstretched foot of Pope. Footage of the incredible string of gaffes spread like wildfire on social media. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN 5 One footie fan said: "Mathys Tel recreating Sonny's iconic miss vs Man City to stop Arsenal from winning the league. "Class from Tel." Son Heung-min announces he is LEAVING Tottenham after ten years in emotional press conference Another said: "Just lob the goalie. So much space." And another said: "I'm in disbelief at what I've just seen." One remarked: "Surely Targett must be in breach of contract for incompetence." Another chimed in: "Christ alive." Spurs will kick off their Premier League campaign away to Burnley on August 16. Last season's Carabao Cup winners Newcastle, meanwhile, will welcome Aston Villa to St James' Park.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘I'm in disbelief' – Tottenham and Newcastle stars' embarrassing catalogue of errors leaves fans stunned
FOOTIE fans were left in disbelief by consecutive gaffes in Tottenham's pre-season friendly match with Newcastle. The Premier League rivals locked horns in a Seoul showdown on Sunday afternoon. 4 4 Spurs took an early lead in the fourth minute through winger Brennan Johnson. And they should've doubled their advantage in the 17th minute through Mathys Tel. Tel was set through on goal by a neat ball from Pedro Porro. Toon defender Matt Targett should've cut out the pass but failed to do so. Targett, hilariously, fell to the pitch as he tried to cut out the ball. Tel bore down on goal and had the net, which was being guarded by Nick Pope, at his mercy. But he produced the tamest of finishes, which was easily saved by the outstretched foot of Pope. Footage of the incredible string of gaffes spread like wildfire on social media. One footie fan said: "Mathys Tel recreating Sonny's iconic miss vs Man City to stop Arsenal from winning the league. "Class from Tel." Son Heung-min announces he is LEAVING Tottenham after ten years in emotional press conference Another said: "Just lob the goalie. So much space." And another said: "I'm in disbelief at what I've just seen." One remarked: "Surely Targett must be in breach of contract for incompetence." Another chimed in: "Christ alive."
New York Times
31-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Tottenham in Joao Palhinha loan talks with Bayern Munich
Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Bayern Munich over a loan move for Joao Palhinha. The Athletic reported on July 22 that Palhinha was available this summer, with Spurs favouring a loan over a permanent deal. Tottenham and Bayern have already done business this summer, with the Premier League side striking a permanent deal for forward Mathys Tel for up to €45million (£38.9m; $51.5m) after the forward spent the second half of last season on loan in England. Palhinha, 30, signed for Bayern from Fulham in a deal worth €51m last summer, but made just 25 appearances in his debut season, of which 10 were starts. Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany often favoured other midfielders, such as Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Konrad Laimer over Palhinha during the 2024-25 season, while the German champions further bolstered their options with the signing of 20-year-old Tom Bischof from Hoffenheim this summer. Advertisement Palhinha had become a key figure at Fulham following his move from Sporting CP in 2022. He made 79 appearances for Fulham and was the club's player of the season in his debut campaign. Before his Premier League move, Palhinha had spent the entirety of his career in Portugal, moving from the academy of Sacavenense to Sporting in in 2013 before loan spells with Moreirense, Belenenses and Braga. The Portuguese could become the fourth new arrival for Tottenham this summer, with the north London club active in the transfer market following the appointment of Thomas Frank as head coach. Spurs signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United earlier in July in a deal worth £55million ($74.7m), alongside defenders Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai from Hajduk Split and Kawasaki respectively. Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White was set to undergo a medical at Tottenham before then signing a new contract at the City Ground club. Analysis by Tottenham correspondent Jay Harris Tottenham's pursuit of Gibbs-White was exciting but slightly confusing because they are well stocked with attacking midfielders including Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Kudus. Palhinha would address an area of the squad which has been a problem for the last few seasons. Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma have shared the holding midfield role but neither of them are a perfect fit. They have both entered the final 12 months of their contract and their long-term future is uncertain. Palhinha is a proven Premier League performer who would allow Maddison, Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall to push further forward. He would represent a slight departure from Tottenham's transfer strategy. Since Johan Lange became their sporting director in November 2023, they have focused on acquiring young talent like Bergvall, Gray and Wilson Odobert. Advertisement They need more experience though ahead of their return to the Champions League and Palhinha would provide that. A short-term deal would be perfect as it would prevent them from committing too much money and by next summer, Gray could be ready to become their first-choice No 6.
