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      Watch referee grin in Eric Dier’s face as furious Tottenham stars demand explanation for Harry Kane’s disallowed goal

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      REFEREE Danny Makkelie appeared to grin at Tottenham ace Eric Dier during protests from Antonio Conte’s men after Harry Kane’s late winner against Sporting Lisbon was chalked off as offside.Spurs came back from a goal down when Rodrigo Bentancur cancelled out the North Londoners’ former academy graduate Marcus Edwards’ opener.

      Referee Danny Makkelie appeared to grin as Tottenham stars complainedCredit: BT Sport
      Tottenham ace Eric Dier complained after Harry Kane’s winner was overruledCredit: Rex
      Tottenham star Harry Kane’s last-gasp goal was ruled out as offsideCredit: EPA
      But Conte’s side still needed to win to top their Champions League group and thought they did just that in the fifth and final minute of stoppage time.
      Ivan Perisic delivered a superb cross from the left and found Emerson Royal at the far post.
      Emerson got a header that was deflected by Sporting’s Flavio Nazinho towards the path of Kane who beat Antonio Adan from close range.
      However, the home crowd’s cheers soon turned into jeers as VAR looked into a potential offside.
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      It took three long minutes for the referee and VAR team to decide that the England international’s goal didn’t count.
      Tottenham stars were infuriated at full-time as Dier, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and coach Cristian Stellini confronted Makkelie.
      Cameras caught the exchange and the ref was so confident with his decision that he smiled in front of the incensed Spurs aces insisting he made the right call.
      Makkelie was heard saying: “It was offside.”
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      Dier responded: “But why?! Why?! The ball went backwards!”
      Tottenham now need to win at Marseille in their final group stage match on Tuesday to seal first place in Group D with Sporting and Eintracht Frankfurt just a point behind.
      The French giants are also just two points behind the North Londoners, who won’t have Conte in the dugout as he was sent off at full-time last night. More

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      Raging Antonio Conte storms out of Spurs press conference after ONE question after VAR rules out late Harry Kane winner

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      FUMING Antonio Conte launched a scathing attack on VAR for “damaging football” – and being biased against Tottenham.Harry Kane sparked wild celebrations with a 95th-minute “winner” which would have sealed Spurs’ last-16 Champions League spot.
      Antonio Conte was too ‘upset’ to continue his press conference beyond two minutes
      Ref Danny Makkelie showed Spurs chief Antonio Conte the red card for protesting at Harry Kane’s stoppage-time goal being disallowedCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But after a FOUR-MINUTE review, Dutch VAR Pol van Boekel told his compatriot ref Danny Makkelie to disallow it for offside.
      Tottenham boss Conte was sent off as he furiously protested, while raging fans booed the officials.
      The Italian later stormed out of a press conference after just one question as he blasted: “I don’t see honesty.”
      He went on to say: “VAR is doing a lot of damage.
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      “I want to see if, in another stadium of a big team, they are ready to disallow this type of goal. I’d like to know this.
      “I feel a lot of injustice. I don’t like this type of situation. I see no positive things.
      “I would like to see if VAR is so brave enough to make an unfair decision.
      “This decision creates a big damage to the club.
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      “I don’t see honesty…I’m REALLY upset! ” 😡Antonio Conte left fuming at VAR decision and leaves press conference after one question 😳pic.twitter.com/4YFr0OFGtu— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 26, 2022

      “I hope the club understands this and they speak with the people they have to speak with.
      “The club has to be strong, otherwise it is only the manager speaking. It creates big, big damage.”
      Emerson Royal headed the ball against a Sporting defender in the build-up but VAR Van Boekel deemed Kane to be ahead of the ball.
      Even the official VAR photo looked inconclusive.
      Now, Tottenham still need a point at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome next Thursday to progress into the knockout stage.
      Conte added: “The ball was in front of Kane and the goal is a goal.
      “I don’t understand the line they put. It is very difficult to comment on this decision.
      “I don’t comment on the referee’s decision but the VAR this season in between Prem and Champions League, we are unlucky.
      Goal should have stood, says Mark HalseyDUTCH VAR Pol van Boekel’s controversial decision to rule out Harry Kane’s late would-be winner for offside was very, very tight.
      The fact the ball deflected off Sporting defender Flavio Nazinho before it reached Kane is irrelevant because it was not a deliberate play.
      Secondly, the fact the ball went backwards off Emerson Royal’s head before it reached Kane does not matter either, the direction of the ball never does.
      It is whether Kane was closer to the goal line than the ball and the second-most rear defender when it was played.
      If Kane was judged to have been behind the ball, he would have been onside.
      Technology isn’t foolproof and can we say Kane was definitely in front of the ball when Royal headed it? I’m not sure.
      It took around four minutes to check and if it is taking that long we shouldn’t be disallowing goals like that.
      It was very difficult to tell if Kane was a toenail in front or behind the ball.
      If that’s what the VAR is looking for and it takes four minutes, you can find whatever you want to find. 

      “We are only the team that has repeated a penalty.
      “And every penalty I go to see if the keeper moves on the line and then I see it a lot of time.
      “I want to see a repeat of penalties in the Prem. We are not so lucky with VAR. I think they create a big damage.”
      Heartbroken Kane added: “I don’t really know what to say to be honest I’m just absolutely gutted it ended like that and not with a win.
      “To take the positives we showed great fighting spirit and it’s all in our hands for the final group game.”
      While team-mate Matt Doherty added: “You can see from the celebrations we thought we won it.
      “I don’t know what happened at the end.
      “I thought because the ball went backwards and hit a defender it was a different phase of play. I’ll have to look at the rule book.
      “A few of us don’t have a clue what happened.”
      The late mayhem came after Rodrigo Bentancur cancelled out Marcus Edwards’ opener against his old side.
      Conte is the only man sent off in both the Prem and the Champions League this season.
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      But he claimed he was given the red card only because he was the most famous person on the pitch!
      He added: “All the people come inside (the pitch) after the decision to disallow the goal and then they came to give me the red card, maybe because I was the more popular person on the pitch.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘keeping tabs on Son Heung-min’ as Carlo Ancelotti eyes shock transfer with Spurs star mulling over future

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly “keeping tabs” on Tottenham star Son Heung-min as the South Korean considers his future in North London.The 30-year-old joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen for £22million in 2015 and has been a revelation at the club.
      Son Heung-min is thought to be considering his future at TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      He has contributed 136 goals and 76 assists in 341 appearances for the Lilywhites.
      And his form over the past 12 months – within which he shared the Premier League Golden Boot with Mo Salah back in May – saw him finish 11th in the Ballon d’Or last week.
      But according to German outlet SPORT1, he is “carefully considering” his next career move as Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti “keeps an eye” on him.
      Son’s current Tottenham contract does not expire until the end of the 2024/25 season.
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      But as he now moves into his 30s, he is aware a move to a bigger club would have to be soon.
      Despite a sensational seven years at Tottenham, he is still yet to win a major trophy with the club.
      He has reached two finals, losing the Champions League final to Liverpool in 2019 and the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City in 2021.
      And they have recently gone through a difficult spell under Antonio Conte.
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      After their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign, Spurs have lost to Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle.
      The three defeats have left them five points adrift of the Gunners – having also played a game more.
      Meanwhile, Son has scored five goals and bagged two assists in all competitions so far this season.
      But all three of of his league goals came in the same game – where he scored a hat-trick in a 6-2 victory over Leicester. More

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      Harry Kane and Son Heung-min could follow Antonio Conte and QUIT Tottenham in ‘make or break’ season, fears Tim Sherwood

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      TOTTENHAM aces Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min could follow manager Antonio Conte out of the door, Tim Sherwood fears. The ex-Spurs midfielder and manager has revealed that he has doubts beyond next summer regarding the place the club will be in if Conte decides to walk.
      Tim Sherwood has revealed that he fears for the future of the TottenhamCredit: AFP
      Antonio Conte will be pivotal for the club next summer according to SherwoodCredit: Alamy
      Should the Italian leave then it could also trigger the departures of Son Heung-Min and Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      England captain Kane pushed for a move to Manchester City in 2021 before staying in North London side and appearing more happy to be there after Conte took over.
      However, with Conte out of contract next summer and his future uncertain, Sherwood believes Tottenham may suffer a triple loss with Kane and Son following him out the door.
      He told Sky Sports: “Let’s face it, he (Conte) only has until the end of the season.
      “I mean he’s not signed a new contract. You are asking Harry Kane and Son to extend their contracts, why would you extend your contract?
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      “If you believe in this manager and if your manager is going to be there until the end of the season, you have to make a decision on him, very soon. There is speculation of him going back to Italy.
      “He is lauded in Italy for the style of how he wants to play. This year he has to win, if he doesn’t win this year, then he will leave.”
      Bayern Munich have a well-documented interest in Kane, while South Korean talisman Son has previously been monitored by the likes of Real Madrid.
      After overseeing a remarkable turnaround last season which powered Spurs into the top four, Conte has just seen his side lose three of their last five league games.
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      Back-to-back defeats against Manchester United and Newcastle have left fans questioning the Italian’s approach.
      Some fans have even gone so far as labelling the ex-Chelsea boss as a “disgrace” while others have called for him to be sacked. More

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      Tottenham ‘set to make £43m Alessandro Bastoni transfer bid with Inter Milan defender targeted in January move’

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      TOTTENHAM could make a bid for Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni, reports suggest.Bastoni, 23, rose to prominence with the Serie A giants while under current Spurs boss Conte.
      Tottenham could be set to make a bid for Inter Milan star Alessandro BastoniCredit: Getty
      Inter Milan star Alssandro Bastoni has also been linked with other Premier League clubsCredit: Alamy
      According to Inter Live, the North Londoners could make a €50million (£43m) offer for the centre-back during the January transfer window.
      Transfer insider Dean Jones, previously stated that the Italy international would be a “dream signing” for Tottenham manager Conte and chief Fabio Paratici.
      However, Spurs could face competition as the 23-year-old is also being monitored by both Manchester United and Manchester City.
      The Italian could be keen on a reunion with Conte as he recently praised him for helping him take his game to the next level.
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      Bastoni said: “It is as if I have made a qualitative leap.
      “He is a driving force, a real motivator who makes specific requests to his players, trying to transfer a winning mentality.
      “Of course, bad moments also happen, but the important thing is to know how to get up. I owe him so much.”
      Bastoni has also been linked with Chelsea and could thus be subject to quite a heated bidding war.
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      Premier League teams consider him an interesting prospect as he will have one year remaining on his deal in June.
      The defender joined Inter from Atalanta in 2017 and was immediately shipped back to Bergamo on loan before joining Parma on a temporary basis a year later.
      But he finally got his big break at the San Siro under Conte and currently counts a total of three goals and 10 assists in 130 appearances. More

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      Man Utd fan Tyson Fury brutally trolls Tottenham as they give him Spurs shirt ahead of Derek Chisora fight

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      TYSON FURY could not resist mocking Tottenham after they handed him a personalised shirt ahead of his fight with Derek Chisora.After the collapse in talks over a Battle of Britain clash with Anthony Joshua, which won the Gypsy King £10,000 after a bet with Frank Warren, Fury will now face Derek Chisora instead on December 3 at Tottenham in a trilogy clash.
      Tyson Fury trolled Tottenham after they gave him a personalised shirt ahead of his trilogy with Derek ChisoraCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury
      The Gypsy King will defend his title against Del Boy at Tottenham on Dec 3Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Manchester United supporting Fury – who could potentially be Morecambe’s new owner – will also be joined at Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium by fellow heavyweight Daniel Dubois who is competing on the undercard.
      The 34-year-old WBC title holder was in North London yesterday to promote the fight ahead of tickets going on sale today.
      And for one of the promotional shots, the 6ft 9in powerhouse posed inside the Spurs dressing-room in front of one of their shirts that had the fight date on its back.
      He then shared a shot of the image on Instagram, and he could not help himself from poking fun at the fact that his beloved United had beaten Spurs 2-0 the previous evening at Old Trafford.
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      Along with the words “Manchester United” and a love heart, he captioned it with: “Thank you @Spurs ! For today, December the 3rd… and last night.”
      Spurs have issued a warning to anyone planning on attending on what could be a freezing winter night.
      In their official announcement confirming the news, they wrote: “Please note, this will be an open-air event with a likelihood of winter conditions at the time of year it is taking place.
      “Ticket purchasers are strongly advised to wear appropriate clothing on the night as all seating within the stadium is outdoor.”
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      Fury vs Chisora 3 will be the second boxing event to take place at Tottenham’s shiny £1bn stadium.
      The 62,850-seater arena was the setting for Anthony Joshua’s first defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021.
      Booking the fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium means that it will take place outdoors – despite potentially baltic December conditions.
      The ring will be under cover, but fans seated on the pitch could be open to the elements.
      The weather in London on December 3 last year peaked at 9 degrees in the day, dropping to 6 degrees in the evening.
      When Frank Bruno fought Joe Bugner at the old White Hart Lane in October 1987, fighters wrapped themselves in blankets between rounds.
      Not too many fans will be bowled over by Fury’s opponent, considering how comfortably the Gypsy King won his first two clashes with Chisora.
      He claimed a comfortable unanimous decision victory in 2011, before forcing Del Boy to retire on his stool in the 10th round of their rematch three years later. More

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      Watch Derek Chisora scream slur about Tottenham inside empty Spurs stadium as Tyson Fury trilogy fight confirmed

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      DEREK CHISORA screamed “Tottenham sucks!” across an empty Spurs stadium – but won’t be shouting the odds for his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury.Chisora passed his cheeky screen test but faces a far tougher examination at the same venue against unbeaten Fury on December 3.
      Tyson Fury will attempt to make it three wins against fellow Brit Derek Chisora when they meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 3Credit: Getty
      Chisora shouted out his Spurs jibe over an empty stadium
      Having lost twice to the Gypsy King, Del Boy War will again be the heavy underdog.
      But he enjoyed himself at Tottenham as he warmed up for what could be a chilling night – for both him and fight fans.
      Spectators are being urged to wrap up well for the outdoor event.
      And Chisora was in a grey jacket, plus cap and sunglasses, as he cupped his hands to launch his jibe at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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      Onlookers can be heard chuckling as the Brit yells out his anti-Spurs insult from the stands before turning to walk away.
      Chisora and Fury are both Manchester United fans.
      And the Red Devils produced arguably their finest display under Erik ten Hag to beat Spurs 2-0 on Wednesday night.
      But even if Chisora, 38, achieves his own best-ever performance, he is unlikely to topple Fury.
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      In fact, the 34-year-old Mancunian already has his eye on his next two opponents after December.
      Fury fancies taking on Anthony Joshua’s two-time conqueror Oleksandr Usyk so he can hold every heavyweight crown at once.
      He then might face Londoner Joe Joyce, 37, who’s won all 15 of his 15 contests, 14 by knockout.
      Fury, though, claims it’s unlikely his long-teased meeting with Joshua will ever happen.
      He said: “I don’t think so… You can’t make someone do something they don’t want to do.” More

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      Antonio Conte rules Tottenham out of Premier League title race after ‘struggling’ against Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea

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      TOTTENHAM manager Antonio Conte has ruled his team out of a Premier League title race after losing to Manchester United.Spurs suffered a 2-0 defeat to United at Old Trafford on Wednesday with Fred and Bruno Fernandes scoring.
      Tottenham lost 2-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier LeagueCredit: EPA
      Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has ruled his team out of a Premier League title raceCredit: Getty
      Conte admits that the North Londoners have been “struggling” in high-level Premier League matches and their track record this season proves that.
      Tottenham have yet to beat a top-four side as they drew 2-2 with Chelsea in August and also lost 3-1 to rivals Arsenal earlier this month.

      And this is why the Italian tactician doesn’t expect his team to challenge for the Premier League title.
      The ex-Chelsea boss insists Spurs still “need time” despite the major improvement he inspired ever since his arrival in November.
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      Conte said: “Every time we play a game at high level, we struggle.
      “We struggle against Chelsea, Chelsea dominated the game – I want to be honest.
      “With Arsenal we lost and today [Wednesday] against United we lost. For sure, when the level is high we are going to struggle.
      “Sometimes I hear that we [Tottenham] are title contenders and I think we need time.
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      “In only 10 [or] 11 months you can’t pass from ninth place to become a title contender the year after.”
      Tottenham are now set for a tough Premier League encounter against Newcastle on Sunday at home. More