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News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
UEFA Super Cup: PSG Rally To Beat Tottenham As Spurs Hoodoo Haunts Thomas Frank
Last Updated: Spurs led the game by two goals before a second-half fightback from the Parisians forced penalties, which the latter ultimately won. Ligue 1 champions PSG completed a dramatic comeback to edge out Premier League side in the UEFA Super Cup clash between the UEFA Champions League holder and the UEFA Europa League defending champion on Thursday. Spurs led the game by two goals before a second-half fightback from the Parisians forced penalties, which the latter ultimately won. Micky Van De Ven opened the scoring for Tottenham in the 39th minute as Thomas Frank's men took a slender lead into the break, before doubling down on their advantage in the 48th minute thanks to a Cristian Romero strike. However, PSG hit back late through goals from fresh legs Kang-In Lee and Goncalo Ramos in the 85th minute and the fourth minute of added time respectively to take the game to penalties. 'I am proud. We have hadn't much preparation but you could see that football is not only about the physical aspect — it is also about the mental aspect, being in the right place, having the right tactics," PSG captain Marquinhos said. 'They sat back a lot after going 2-0 up and it is dangerous to invite PSG to come at you like that," the Brazilian added. 'I think we played a very good game against one of the best teams in the world — maybe the best in this moment in time," Frank said following the defeat. 'I think we had them exactly where we wanted them for 80-something minutes until the 2-1 goal. Then of course that shifted a little bit the momentum, but there was so much positive," he continued. 'I am so proud of the team, the players, the club, the fans. I think there is a lot to be happy with. It is a flip of a coin when you go into a penalty shoot-out," he added. view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 07:41 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Vitinha and Mathys Tel's penalty misses are proof that ridiculous run-ups must stop
Vitinha and Mathys Tel took penalties that changed momentum in the Uefa Super Cup shoot-out – and were two of the worst spot kicks seen at the highest level of European football. Both players missed the target after agonisingly long run-ups, with a trend of stuttering approaches to the penalty spot resulting in some recent embarrassing misses. It is getting to the point where you would be forgiven for thinking modern footballers are auditioning to join Monty Python's 'Ministry of Silly Walks'. Paris St-Germain were immediately on the back foot in the shoot-out after Vitinha's miss, then were allowed back in the contest by Micky van de Ven's saved effort before Tel also missed the target, putting the Champions League holders within sight of a first Super Cup triumph. Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta was the master of running up to his penalty with his eyes fixed on the goalkeeper, waiting for his opponent to make a move and rolling the ball into the other corner. Arsenal 'invincible' Lauren also coolly stuck penalties away in this fashion, but it takes nerves of steel and perfect technique. Bolt ran 100m quicker than time it took for Vitinha's penalty Vitinha is one of the best players in the world, dictating play from his central-midfield role, but his penalty technique needs working on. The run-up took an astonishing 9.79 seconds, slowly approaching the ball and keeping his eye on the keeper. In that time, Usain Bolt ran the 100 metres and had a few tenths-of-a-second to spare. Vitinha won't want to see this again 🫣 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 13, 2025 PSG's midfield maestro clearly had his eyes on Guglielmo Vicario, but it means his no-look penalty needs a good connection. Instead, his penalty slid off his boot and went wide. The Portuguese took so long to strike the ball that he nearly equalled the fastest goal ever scored in Champions league history –the 10.12 seconds required for Bayern Munich's Roy Makaay to score against Real Madrid in a 2007 last-16 tie. Tel pays price for 'trying to be too clever' With Van de Ven also missing, Tel needed to score or Spurs would lose a grip of the shoot-out. The French forward took more than nine seconds in his run-up, slightly slower than Vitinha at 9.19 seconds, stuttering to try to put off Lucas Chevalier and send him the wrong way. With Chevalier diving to his left, Tel had most of the goal to aim for but side-footed wide with his finish. Mathys Tel misses a key penalty 😬 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 13, 2025 'It's incredible. He knows the goalkeeper is away. I don't know if they are trying to be too clever,' said former Scotland striker Ally McCoist, working as a pundit on TNT Sports. Other shocking run-ups Eberechi Eze missed one during the Community Shield shoot-out last weekend when Crystal Palace defeated Liverpool despite their forward having his penalty saved by Alisson Becker. Eze took a slow, stuttering run-up, but Alisson went the right way and saved low in his right corner. How it should be done Rodrigo Bentancur led the way by running up to the ball and belting it. While Bentancur's effort went into the top corner, PSG striker Gonçalo Ramos smashed it down the middle, prompting the response of 'if in doubt, give it a clout' from TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher. While she did miss in the Euro 2025 semi-final before tucking away the rebound, Chloe Kelly's goose-step did the trick in the final as she ran up and hit the ball hard with no stuttering, maintaining eye contact with the ball, rather than the goalkeeper. ENGLAND ARE THE 2025 EUROS CHAMPIONS 🏆 IT'S STAYING HOME! — ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 27, 2025
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
What do so many Dream Team managers see in Micky van de Ven?
MICKY VAN DE VEN (£3.5m) is hugely popular among Dream Team managers ahead of the new season. At the time of writing, he's the second-most selected defender in the game, with an ownership of 17.7%. 4 Until very recently the Tottenham centre-back was the outright most popular player in his position but Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong (£5m) has claimed top spot in the wake of his (accidental) goal in the Community Shield. MOST POPULAR DREAM TEAM DEFENDERS (% OWNERSHIP) 18.3% - Jeremie Frimpong (£5m) 17.7% - Micky van de Ven (£3.5m) 16.7% - Marc Cucurella (£4.5m) 13.7% - Virgil van Dijk (£5.5m) 13.1% - Rayan Ait-Nouri (£4.5m) 13% - Myles Lewis-Skelly (£4m) 10.5% - William Saliba (£5m) 8.5% - Reece James (£4m) 7.9% - Kyle Walker (£2.5m) 7.7% - Josko Gvardiol (£5.5m) Here at Dream Team HQ we like Van de Ven just as much as the next man. He's lightning fast and a very capable defender; who could forget his acrobatic goal-line clearance in the Europa League final? But the Dutchman's immense popularity is a curiosity. 4 For all his obvious attributes, Van de Ven has not earned all that many Dream Team points since his arrival on English shores in the summer of 2023. A succession of hamstring injuries have limited him to just 40 league appearances out of a possible 76. This wouldn't be such a concern if he racked up returns for fun when fit but the truth is his numbers are moderate at best. Last season, Van de Ven averaged four points-per-game when available. For perspective, that puts him just below Michael Keane (£2.5m), Joel Veltman (£3m) and Emmanuel Agbadou (£3m). On paper, Van de Ven and Cristian Romero (£3.5m) is a formidable centre-back pairing but the duo have found clean sheets harder to come than most expected. That's not to blame them directly, it takes a team effort to repel the opposition, but clean sheets are the primary currency for Dream Team defenders and so such facts must be noted. 4 The 24-year-old doesn't rank highly for attacking threat either, he's scored seven goals throughout his whole club career. Perhaps Dream Team bosses are expecting Spurs to be tighter at the back this season. They couldn't afford to be much looser without entering a relegation battle. It's entirely feasible that regular playing time for Van de Ven does result in fewer goals conceded but Thomas Frank is hardly the shut-up-shop type. In 2024/25, only Southampton allowed their opponents more shots than his Brentford side — that doesn't exactly scream clean sheets. Maybe we're overthinking it. It might simply be the case that Spurs are at home to Burnley in Gameweek 1 and Van de Ven is relatively affordable at £3.5m. And that's fair enough but a quick look forward reveals that the Europa League holders are due to face Manchester City at the Etihad in Gameweek 2. Gaffers keen on defensive returns should try to avoid selecting players directly up against a striker of Erling Haaland's (£7.5m) calibre. We're more than happy to be proved wrong by Van de Ven, he's certainly a good enough player, but starting the season as the second-most selected defender? It just doesn't add up.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📣 Frank on transfers, Son and more ahead of Spurs v Arsenal clash
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank faced the media at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated north London derby against Arsenal. In a wide-ranging press conference, the Dane addressed summer transfers, squad depth, injuries, and the future of captain Son Heung-min. Defender Micky van de Ven also spoke, praising young teammate Luka Vušković and reflecting on his first full pre-season at Spurs. On Son Heung-min's role and future 📸 Ryan Pierse - 2025 Getty Images Amid speculation surrounding Son's future and questions about his best position, Frank reiterated the South Korean's enduring value to the club. 'I think everyone knows that Son has been one of the best players at Tottenham in the past 10 years. I think he's been hugely successful from the left wing. I also think he's had some fantastic games down the middle as a number nine. So it's important to have players who can play in more than one position and it's about having your best players on the pitch and available. "So the thing about Sonny is that he will always score goals and it's just about getting him in those situations.' On squad depth and the search for reinforcements Frank acknowledged Tottenham's attacking depth while hinting that more transfer activity could follow after a failed move for Morgan Gibbs-White. 'I think first and foremost we have some depth in the squad. Richarlison I see him more as a striker who can play to the side. We need different skillsets.' Pressed on areas he would like to strengthen, Frank remained tight-lipped: 'That is something I would like to keep private of course. We're aware where we maybe want to strengthen the squad in general. Kudus has come in and shown his quality already. Of course we are looking.' On injuries With Destiny Udogie currently sidelined, Frank gave a cautious update on the full-back's condition: 'Destiny got a knee injury that we're assessing at the moment. When we know more we will update more.' On the club's pre-season tour Speaking about the significance of the Asia tour, Frank highlighted its importance both commercially and culturally: 'The tours are good in many ways. It's great for the club to come out here and for all of us to experience the backing we have from our fans.' On Mikey Moore's loan prospects Young winger Mikey Moore could be set for a loan spell, with Frank stressing the need for regular game time. 'It is very important. Mikey is a big talent. I'm really excited about his future here at Tottenham. I think for all players but especially younger players they need consistent first-team football into their bodies. I think if we can find the right option we will do that.' Van de Ven on pre-season and Vušković 📸 Alex Pantling - 2025 Getty Images Dutch defender Micky van de Ven shared his thoughts on finally having a full pre-season at the club: 'I didn't really have a pre-season at Tottenham before. I don't approach it differently. It's more time to work on my body and prepare it for the Premier League, Champions League and all the games coming up.' Van de Ven also reserved high praise for 18-year-old centre-back Luka Vušković: 'Luka is only 18 years old but what you can see from how he behaves on the pitch and off the pitch, you can see he is a really talented football player. He has a lot of qualities and I think he has shown in the last two friendlies that he has a lot of big and strong points where even our centre-backs can learn from. He's done unbelievable at this point and hopefully he can do way more for us and hopefully you can see way more from him.' Tottenham continue their pre-season preparations with a challenging fixture against fierce rivals Arsenal this Thursday. All eyes will be on Son, new arrivals, and emerging talents like Vušković as Frank looks to shape a competitive squad ahead of the new season. 📸 Alex Pantling - 2025 Getty Images
France 24
08-07-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Tottenham sign Japan defender Takai
The 20-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year deal with the Europa League winners and will cost a reported fee of £5 million ($7 million), according to Sky Sports. Takai, who has been capped by his country four times, was named Japan's young player of the year in 2024 having broken into Kawasaki's first team two years previously. He made a total of 81 senior appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring four goals, and helped them reach the 2025 Asian Champions League final. Takai faces stiff competition for a place in Thomas Frank's side up against Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin. However, reports have linked Argentine international Romero with a move to Atletico Madrid. Takai is Spurs' second signing of the transfer window after Mathys Tel's six-month loan from Bayern Munich was made permanent.
