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Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
UEFA Super Cup: Spurs fumble 2-0 lead as PSG capture title on penalties
Udine: Tottenham Hotspurs fumbled a 2-0 lead, losing out on penalties to the UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Super Cup final at Italy. On Wednesday night, PSG made a stunning comeback during the final few minutes of the second half, securing the title win in European football's season starter. The Premier League side opened the tally in the 39th minute, a free kick was whipped into the box, and PSG debutant Lucas Chevalier did make a fine save from Joao Palhinha by tipping his attempt onto the crossbar. Still, Micky van de Ven scored on the rebound. After the half-time, another free kick sent by Pedro Porro found Cristian Romero unmarked at the back post and his header slipped through the fingers of the goalie, doubling the lead for Spurs. During the 65th minute, Bradley Barcola beat Guglielmo Vicario from close range, handing a lifeline to the French giants, but the goal was ruled out for offside. With just six minutes left on the clock, Tottenham started their downfall, as Kang-in Lee's fantastic edge-of-the-box strike opened the goal tally for PSG. During the injury time, PSG were exceptional, as Goncalo Ramos' superb header after an Ousmane Dembele cross took the game to penalties. During the shoot-out, Dominic Solanke and Rodrigo Bentancur scored, while Micky's spot kick was saved and Mathys Tel missed his. PSG won the shootout by 4-3, as Nuno Mendes converted the decisive spot kick. Following the game, Spurs coach Thomas Frank told TNT Sport, as quoted by Sky Sports, "In one game, I think we can show we can play against any team in the world. I'm not in doubt about that, and that is a positive to take away from this." "We had them exactly where we wanted them for 80-something minutes until they made it 2-1. Then it shifted the momentum, but I am so proud of the team, players, club and fans." "We showed we can be adaptable and pragmatic. We needed to be that against a team like PSG with the way we wanted to defend, with both high pressure and a low block. The first half was almost perfect, and the set-pieces were very dangerous. "I think we played a very good game against one of the best teams in the world, maybe the best," he concluded.
Business Upturn
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
James Maddison set to be out for 6 to 7 months due to ACL injury
By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on August 7, 2025, 19:27 IST Tottenham Hotspurs have a bad news to culp in as their star man James Maddison is set to be out for 6/7 months after he suffered an ACL injury. During the pre-season game, he was substituted in the middle and was inspected later than. After days of inspection, the reports are out and the player is expected to be out for several months. Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major setback ahead of the new season, as star midfielder James Maddison has been ruled out for 6 to 7 months after suffering an ACL injury. The 27-year-old playmaker picked up the injury during a pre-season match, where he was substituted midway through the game after appearing to be in discomfort. Initial assessments sparked concern, and after days of medical examinations and scans, the club has confirmed the worst — a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Maddison's absence is a huge blow for manager Ange Postecoglou, who had made the former Leicester City man a key figure in his system. His creativity, vision, and leadership in midfield were vital for Spurs last season, and his injury now raises serious concerns about the team's attacking threat heading into the 2025/26 campaign. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
Sky News AU
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Sky News AU
‘Forever connected': Ange Postecoglou pays tribute to Tottenham Hotspur after shock sacking as decision sends shockwaves throughout football community
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham Hotspurs manager after a controversial two years at the club, with players and football greats lauding the Australian coach for bringing the club glory after an almost two-decade trophy drought. Postecoglou was sacked as Tottenham manager overnight Friday, a decision the club insisted was not based on 'emotions'. His efforts in delivering the club its first piece of silverware in over 17 years to claim the Europa League title and launching the team into the Champions League was not enough to safeguard his position, paying the price for the Spurs worst domestic season since their relegation in 1976-77. The 59-year-old, who was two seasons into a four-year contract, reiterated he was filled with pride and would be 'forever connected' to the north London club. 'When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride,' he said in a statement after the sacking. 'The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime. Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.' He also said the Spurs 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa final was the culmination of 'two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream'. In its statement announcing the axing, Tottenham confirmed that 'following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties'. The 368-word statement added it was 'one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have made lightly, nor one we have rished to conclude'. The sacking however will come at an eye-watering price for Tottenham, with the beleaguered club reportedly having to pay the departing manager £4 million (AUD$8.3m) in compensation for ripping up his contract two years prematurely. The Greek-born manager also paid tribute to the club's fans and said the hardest part of exiting the franchise was leaving its supporters, admitting there are 'difficult times' ahead for the team. 'And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years,' Postecoglou said. 'A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special'. The football community, both in the United Kingdom and around the world reacted to the news with fury, sympathy and applause. Former England striker and icon of the game Alan Shearer posted on X saying, 'what a stupid game football is!!!!', while another English great Chris Sutton said 'to get someone in who wins them silverware, then straightaway get rid of him, that sums up modern football'. Renowned English manager Thomas Tuchel, who himself was sacked from Chelsea a year after the club secured the Champions League title in 2021, said 'it just shows that it is not only about titles'. "You can survive seasons without titles if your connection, the support and the belief and the trust between the coach and the club is strong. Then you can overcome seasons without titles," he said. Tottenham defender Pedro Porro also came out in support for his manager, stating: 'Thank you for everything, boss. I'll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows.' 'Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club's history and for that, you'll always be celebrated.'' Postecoglou had consistently received divided opinion from the English football community during his two-year tenure, with his prospects seeming bleak before the club stunningly won the Europa League. Two weeks ago whilst participating in the clubs jubilant victory parade, Postecoglou declared atop a bus to 220,000 adoring fans that 'season three is better than season two'.
RTÉ News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
UEFA Europa Final sees Man United face Spurs tonight
Gavin Cooney, Sports writer for previews the UEFA Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspurs, following poor seasons for both, which takes place in Bilbao tonight.
News18
17-05-2025
- News18
Arrest Warrant Issues Against Duo Accused Of Blackmailing Heung-Min Son
A South Korean court issued arrest warrants on Saturday for two people accused of blackmailing Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min. The accused — a woman in her 20s surnamed Yang and a man in his 40s surnamed Yong — were taken into custody earlier this week with police seeking court approval for their formal detention.
