LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Three decisive matches this weekend – one of them the biggest derby in London – will go a long way toward deciding this season’s Premier League title, and perhaps also the scramble to avoid relegation. The first game is on Saturday lunchtime when Jurgen Klopp’s …
Read More »Tottenham stay top with Arsenal on their heels in Premier League
London, UK | Xinhua | Tottenham assured they remain leaders for another week as they kicked off the weekend’s actions with a 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace on Friday. After a goalless first half, Tottenham had a stroke of luck with the opening goal, when Joel Ward stuck out a …
Read More »Bayern sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur
Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | Bayern Munich have completed the signing of England international striker Harry Kane from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. The 30-year-old, who will wear the number nine, has penned a four-year deal with the record German champions. “Welcome to Munich, Harry Kane! We are very happy about …
Read More »When a country sponsors foreign sport
Is it a good idea? The case of South African Tourism sponsoring football club Tottenham Hotspur and Rwanda Kampala, Uganda | Brendon Knott | South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is reported to be planning to spend US$52 million (about R900 million) to sponsor UK football team Tottenham Hotspur over three years. The …
Read More »Arsenal held, Spurs thrashed in Premier League
London, UK | Xinhua | Premier League leaders Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Brentford on Saturday afternoon. Leandro Trossard scored at the far post for Arsenal in the 66th minute after great work from Bukayo Saka down the right, but Ivan Toney earned a well-deserved point for …
Read More »Ronaldo bangs hat-trick to boost Man Utd’s top-four hopes
🔴 FT: Man United 3 Spurs 2 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to lift Manchester United into fourth place and himself top of FIFA’s all-time scoring list as Tottenham Hotspur were beaten in a 3-2 thriller at Old Trafford. Ronaldo arrowed in a superb goal from …
Read More »Jose Mourinho sacked by Tottenham after 18 months in charge
London,UK | XINHUA | Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham today Monday less than a week before he is due to lead the club in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. “The club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin …
Read More »I intend to return to Real Madrid-Bale
London | THE INDEPENDENT | Welsh international forward Gareth Bale said on Tuesday that he intends to return to Real Madrid after finishing this season on loan with Tottenham. The 31-year-old returned to his former club in September after becoming increasingly sidelined by Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and a series …
Read More »Vardy on target as Leicester ease past Spurs to move into second
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jamie Vardy fired Leicester City up to second in the Premier League table with a 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur. Vardy took his tally to 11 goals for the season with a penalty in first-half stoppage time, which was awarded for Serge Aurier’s challenge on …
Read More »Liverpool visit Crystal Palace, Spurs face Leicester in Premier League
London, England | THE INDEPENDENT | Fitness and ability to recover will be key factors in the Premier League matches to be played over the next three days as Liverpool defend their leadership with a difficult visit to Crystal Palace, while Tottenham look to bounce back from their defeat at …
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