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      Forgotten former Tottenham star misses 97th-minute penalty to equalise in dramatic Champions League clash

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      A FORMER TOTTENHAM star missed a crucial last minute penalty during tonight’s Champions League action.His side, Royal Antwerp played out a thriller against Ukrainian side Shaktar Donetsk, ultimately losing 3-2.
      Alderweireld stepped up to take his side’s last minute penaltyCredit: Getty
      But sent his shot agonisingly wideCredit: TNT Sports
      The defender was consoled by his team-mateCredit: TNT Sports
      The defender had a golden chance to level up the game in the 97th minute with his penalty.
      But Toby Alderweireld saw his shot fly wide of keeper Dmytro Riznyk’s right post.
      The crucial miss saw the Ukraine side go home with all three points on the night after the penalty being virtually the last kick of the game.
      It leaves Antwerp rock bottom of Group H on zero points.
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      The Belgian side are three points behind both Shaktar and Porto as they look to battle for second behind group favourites Barcelona.
      Antwerp qualified for the Champions League dramatically last season when Alderweireld himself scored a last gasp equaliser to win the Belgian league for Antwerp.
      It was Antwerp’s first league victory in 66 years.
      Premier League fans will be familiar with Alderweireld, who formed a potent partnership with fellow countryman Jan Vertonghen at the heart of Tottenham Hotspur’s defence.
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      He made 236 appearances for Tottenham before leaving for Qatari side Al-Duhail.
      After spending a year in Qatar, he left to re-join his boyhood club Antwerp.
      The defender has a tattoo of the city’s Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren cathedral on his right arm.
      Before joining Tottenham in 2015, the defender also enjoyed a season on loan at South coast side Southampton from Atletico Madrid. More

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      Tottenham caught up in transfer row with Shakhtar Donetsk over Manor Solomon after capitalising on Fifa loophole

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      TOTTENHAM do not expect to pay any compensation for freebie Manor Solomon – despite the claims of Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive.Solomon, 24, arrived at Spurs for nothing in July after capitalising on a Fifa rule permitting foreign players in Russia and Ukraine to suspend their contracts after war broke out in the region.
      Shakhtar Donetsk want compensation for Manor SolomonCredit: Alamy
      The Israel star was contracted to Shakhtar until the end of 2023, meaning Spurs would have had to have paid a fee had the legislation change not existed – albeit a small one as there was only six months remaining on the winger’s deal.
      Shakhtar supremo Sergei Palkin said he is optimistic his club will receive some cash from Spurs and claimed to have held conversations with Tottenham’s director of football administration and governance, Rebecca Caplehorn.
      Palkin told ESPN: “We had conversations with Tottenham, with Rebecca. We agreed she will send propositions.
      “We are now in, let’s say, a negotiation process with them.
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      “I hope and I believe we will find a solution. At this moment, it is quite early to tell something specific because we are on the way in these negotiations.”
      SunSport understands there was a conversation in the boardroom between Spurs and Shakhtar officials during the pre-season friendly between the two sides at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 6.
      That exhibition, in which Harry Kane netted four goals before leaving for Bayern Munich, was arranged to raise funds to support the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
      Yet Spurs believe the matter to be dealt with and do not expect to pay anything.
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      They see the issue as a matter for Shakhtar and Fifa, rather than for Tottenham.
      Palkin is hoping to recoup the £5.6million Shakhtar paid Maccabi Petah Tikva for Solomon in January 2019. More

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      Liverpool fined by FA for ill-discipline after Tottenham clash but could still face further charges

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      LIVERPOOL have been fined for their ill-discipline in their controversial defeat to Tottenham.The Merseysiders suffered a 2-1 loss to Spurs last Saturday and ended the match with NINE men after Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota were given their marching orders.
      Liverpool picked up seven bookings in their defeat to Tottenham and have been fined by The FACredit: REX
      Curtis Jones was sent off for a dangerous first-half challenge on Yves BissoumaCredit: PA
      Diogo Jota was given his marching orders for a second yellow in the second halfCredit: ALAMY
      The Reds received a total of seven bookings during their trip to North London, with assistant manager Peter Krawietz also going into the referee’s book.
      And as such, The FA have fined the Kop club for their indiscipline.
      The Reds have been slapped with a £25,000 sanction for their “ill-discipline” at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to The Liverpool Echo.
      Clubs are liable to the sanction if they receive six or more bookings in a match.

      Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister also faces the prospect of being punished for suggesting referee Simon Hooper was a 12th man for Spurs on social media.
      Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was hit with a two-match ban last season after accusing referee Paul Tierney of bias during their 4-3 win over Spurs.
      The FA’s punishing of the Reds for failing to control their players only adds to the misery they endured in their ill-fated trip to the capital.
      On-the-field ref Hooper and VAR Darren England wrongly ruled out Luis Diaz’s 34th-minute strike for offside.
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      Alexis Mac Allister could be sanctioned by the FA for his “12 players” comment on InstagramCredit: ALAMY
      Reds ace Luis Diaz wrongly had a goal chalked off in the first halfCredit: REX
      Things went from bad to worse a mere two minutes later when Son Heung-Min fired Spurs into the lead.
      The Professional Game Match Officials Limited acknowledged England’s howler and axed him from his VAR duties for yesterday’s match between Nottingham Forest and Brentford.
      Liverpool issued a scathing statement on the incident on Sunday night and vowed to escalate the matter.
      It read: “Liverpool Football Club acknowledges PGMOL’s admission of their failures last night.
      “It is clear that the correct application of the laws of the game did not occur, resulting in sporting integrity being undermined.
      “We fully accept the pressures that match officials work under but these pressures are supposed to be alleviated, not exacerbated, by the existence and implementation of VAR.
      Replays showed Luis Diaz was onside in the build-up to his axed goal
      “It is therefore unsatisfactory that sufficient time was not afforded to allow the correct decision to be made and that there was no subsequent intervention.
      “That such failings have already been categorised as “significant human error” is also unacceptable.
      “Any and all outcomes should be established onECly by the review and with full transparency.
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      “This is vital for the reliability of future decision-making as it applies to all clubs with learnings being used to make improvements to processes in order to ensure this kind of situation cannot occur again.
      “In the meantime, we will explore the range of options available, given the clear need for escalation and resolution.” More

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      Harry Kane will have NO regrets about leaving resurgent Tottenham… as he’s at Bayern to win trophies, says Spurs legend

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      TOTTENHAM legend Gus Poyet insists Harry Kane will have no regrets about leaving Spurs despite their stunning revival under new manager Ange Postecoglou.That is because Kane knows he is challenging for every major honour available with Bayern Munich, something he never really could during his 19-year stint in north London.
      Bayern Munich star Harry Kane won’t regret leaving TottenhamCredit: EPA
      That is despite Tottenham’s attack-minded revival under Ange PostecoglouCredit: Reuters
      The star striker left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in August following a £104million deal with the German champions.
      The England international amassed a staggering total of 278 goals and 64 assists in 430 appearances and became the club’s all-time record scorer.
      However, the 30-year-old never managed to win a single trophy with Tottenham and spent the last four years playing in a defensive setup under Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte.
      But Kane’s former club has turned things around with Postecoglou implementing his attack-minded philosophy that has seen his undefeated side climbing to second place in the table.
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      But Poyet is adamant the England captain – who has nine goals in eight games for Bayern this season – knows he made the right decision, despite seeing Tottenham finally playing in a manner that would better suit him.
      Poyet told SunSport: “Harry Kane is doing very well at Bayern Munich so he can’t have any regrets about leaving Tottenham.
      “I’m sure he will be wondering what has happened at Tottenham given that he spent the last three years playing in his own half in a defensive setup and now they are suddenly playing offensive football and he is not there.
      “I think Ange Postecoglou has made an incredible impact and the football is amazing.
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      Tottenham hero Gus Poyet claims Kane might still be thinking about his former teamCredit: Getty
      “There have been a few games which have seen a lot of goals and that was expected but I think that was welcome for Spurs fans. Now it is a matter of seeing whether they can maintain that.
      “The impact has worked well but now it is about whether or not they can maintain the adrenaline and keep performing at that level rather than settling down and getting comfortable.
      “That is the most important step for Tottenham to take in the next two or three months.
      “I don’t think Harry Kane will have any regrets about leaving Spurs because he is playing for one of the best teams in the world in Bayern Munich where he is going to be challenging for every trophy, but for sure there will be something inside him thinking that what is happening at Spurs is incredible.
      “Every decision made by a player can have a positive impact on another and we have seen that with Heung-min Son who has become a more important player and he is scoring goals and having an impact again down the middle.
      “He proved the other day against Arsenal that if you give him the chance, he will score a lot of goals, especially when playing this kind of football.”
      Gus Poyet was speaking to The Sun on behalf of bitcoincasinos.com More

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      Mac Allister risks wrath of FA with ’12 players’ social media post as Liverpool ace gets in spat with Spurs rival Romero

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      ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER could face an FA wrap for suggesting referee Simon Hooper was against Liverpool in their defeat to Tottenham.The Reds had a perfectly legal goal ruled out in the first half of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to the North Londoners, which they finished with nine men.
      Liverpool suffered a controversial 2-1 defeat to Tottenham on SaturdayCredit: REX
      The Merseysiders had a perfectly good goal chalked off in the 34th minuteCredit: REX
      Kop star Alexis Mac Allister suggested referee Simon Hooper was on Spurs’ sideCredit: ALAMY
      Argentina international Mac Allister vented his frustrations on social media after seeing countryman and Spurs defender Cristian Romero’s Instagram post praising the win.
      He commented: “Normal when you have 12 players.”
      Romero quickly got wind of his international team-mate’s suggestion that Spurs were aided by the ref, snapping back by saying: “Cry at home.”
      FA chiefs could potentially charge Mac Allister for questioning the integrity of referee Hooper.
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      Kop chief Jurgen Klopp was slapped with a two-match ban last season for improper conduct after accusing referee of Paul Tierney of bias during their 4-3 win over Spurs.
      Liverpool could very well lodge a complaint over the VAR shambles which overshadowed Saturday’s defeat to Spurs.
      On-the-field ref and VAR Darren England wrongly ruled out Luis Diaz’s 34th minute strike for offside.
      The Merseysiders’ misery was compounded a mere two minutes later with Son Heung-Min fired Spurs into the lead.
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      The Professional Game Match Officials Limited acknowledged the clanger and have axed England from his VAR duties for today’s match between Nottingham Forest and Brentford.
      A statement read: “PGMOL can confirm the following match official appointment changes for the remaining fixtures in match round 7 in the Premier League.
      “Darren England, VAR on the Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool fixture, and Dan Cook, AVAR on the same game, have been replaced for the Nottingham Forest v Brentford and Fulham v Chelsea matches today and tomorrow night respectively.
      “Craig Pawson will now assume England’s duties as fourth official at the City Ground while Eddie Smart will take over from Cook as assistant referee at Craven Cottage.”
      A disappointed Klopp said of the decision to rule out Diaz’s goal: “I don’t think there is anything to say about the offside goal.
      “I knew about it at half-time. In the first moment, I thought it was clearly onside but you think they have a better view.
      “I am pretty sure whoever made the decision didn’t do it on purpose. It didn’t take extremely long to come to the conclusion.
      “That’s a bit strange but someone else has to explain.
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      “The linesman thought it was worth watching again – that’s why he raised the flag.
      “In the good old times, the linesman should have seen it was not offside because we had these situations quite frequently and when you see it back it is pretty clear.”
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      ‘Me and Ange try to do the same stuff with how we play’, says Tottenham Women’s boss Robert Vilahamn

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      ROBERT VILAHAMN believes he and Ange Postecoglu have much more in common besides both being in charge of Tottenham teams. The Spurs women’s boss, 40, sees himself and the Australian as being brave about getting their teams to play good football. 
      Robert Vilahamn guided his former side BK Hacken to two Swedish Cup finals prior to be appointed as head coach of Tottenham’s women’s teamCredit: Rex
      The Sweden-born head coach will take of Tottenham for the first time in a WSL game when they play Chelsea on SundayCredit: Getty
      The North London side are keen to achieve a mid-table finish after ending last season in tenth spotCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are yet to beat Chelsea in the WSL with the Blues having won their previous seven WSL duelsCredit: AFP
      Vilahamn’s Australian counterpart has brought the feelgood factor to the club. 
      Postecoglu’s Premier League aces are currently fourth and unbeaten after two draws and four wins.
      And the team’s free-flowing attacking football has left Spurs fans drooling after the turbulent end to Antonio Conte’s two-year reign. 
      Vilhahamn, who was appointed in July after two years at the helm of Swedish side BK Hacken, hopes to cultivate more flair in his side’s style of play
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      His aces will face a stern WSL season-opening test from a team renowned for winning games in style.
      They play title-holders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with the Blues having won all seven of their previous league clashes . 
      Vilahamn said: “Tottenham want to play a style with the men’s team and the women’s team, academy. 
      “I think me and Ange try to do the same stuff with how to play. 
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      “Not the same formation all the time but trying to be brave enough to play good, offensive football and in the long run, win games. 
      “The men’s team is already winning games. Hopefully we can have a good start, make some good results. 
      “But I also need to have respect against the top teams in the league so in the beginning it might be a mixture of the game model, and how to actually try to win against Chelsea. 
      “But in the long run you’re going to see a Tottenham that dictates games, presses high and wants to lean forward and try to score a lot of goals.
      “We shouldn’t expect Tottenham to win the league this year, but we need to make sure we show the supporters, the board members and everyone that we play better football.”
      Last year Tottenham entered the 2022-23 campaign with the hope of building on their fifth-place finish the season before. 
      While striker Rachel Williams departed for Manchester United, experienced talents including Ellie Brazil and ex-Blues star Drew Spence joined the side last summer
      However they suffered some fitness blows last with Brazil sidelined by an ACL rupture last October and midfielder Ria Percival and forward Kit Graham out with knee injuries. 
      And they found themselves dragged into a relegation battle which they survived but one that led to the club parting company with former gaffer Rehanne Skinner. 
      For Vilahamn the aim this term is a top-six finish for the team who were seen as dark horses for a top four finish two seasons ago
      He adds: “They (the club) don’t want to push me to win the league the first year. 
      “They want to push me to make sure we have this identity and of course they want to be better than last year and hopefully be in the top six of the table. 
      “But the most important thing is to show you guys we play Tottenham football.”
      Spurs’ WSL survival was partly fuelled by the club making the bold move of signing Lionesses star Bethany England from Chelsea for a £250,000 fee in January .  
      The league’s most expensive British player repaid their faith by netting 12 goals in 12  top-flight appearances, helping them avoid relegation by finishing tenth. 
      This summer saw England given the captain’s armband before the start of the new season. 
      However her team will be without her services with the striker currently recovering from hip surgery. 
      Tottenham are set to face Chelsea without the services of Bethany England with the Spurs skipper currently injuredCredit: PA
      Vilahamn added: “When you lose that kind of real superstar as a player you need to find something else – you cannot find a new Beth England. 
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      “We are in a good position but it’s how strong we should be on 1 October against Chelsea .
      “I hope we can make results quickly and if not, I hope we can see the longer perspective as well.” More

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      Tottenham star Ivan Perisic ‘set to seal January transfer exit’ despite ACL injury ruling him out for rest of the season

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      TOTTENHAM star Ivan Perisic who has been sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury is set to return to boyhood club Hajduk Split in January.Spurs confirmed the 34-year-old’s injury last week and is in line to have surgery.
      Ivan Perisic is set to seal a January exit to his boyhood club Hajduk SplitCredit: Getty
      The former Inter Milan midfielder is out of contract in North London next year – but has been linked with a departure sooner than expected.
      Perisic had appeared as a substitute in each of Spurs’ opening five Premier League matches so far this season.
      He joined the North London side from the Spanish giants in 2022 reuniting with former manager Antonio Conte.
      The Croatian starl has since made 46 appearances and scored one goal.
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      But according to Sportske, Spurs are ready to let Perisic go for free to Hajduk Split.
      The move is in place as the Lilywhites built good relations with the Croatian giants after snatching dream-signing 16-year-old Luka Vuskovic.
      Perisic is a lifelong supporter of the Croatian side and played in the youth ranks for the club from 2000-2006.
      The report claims Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has only verbally agreed to let the winger return to Split in January.
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      Even with his injury Hajduk “plan to bring him” to Split anyway – and the decision was easier for Levy as Ange Postecoglou’s squad are no longer counting on him this season.
      Meanwhile, several Premier League clubs sent scouts to watch Vuskovic in action last season, including Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester City and Chelsea.
      But according to the report, the youngster only wanted Spurs meaning Levy secured a £9.5million deal for Vuskovic.
      The exchange for Vuskovic to North London will not take place until 2025.
      Spurs have secured a deal for 16-year-old Luka Vuskovic from HajdukCredit: Getty More

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      Lucas Moura wins trophy just four months after leaving Tottenham – but could already be set for another transfer exit

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      LUCAS MOURA has got his hands on a trophy at new club Sao Paolo just four months after leaving Tottenham.The Brazilian made his return home after leaving Spurs on a free transfer over the summer.
      Lucas Moura celebrates winning the Brazilian Cup at Sao PaoloCredit: Rex
      Moura previously won the Copa Sudamericana with Sao Paolo in 2012Credit: Getty
      In that time, Spurs made it to the Champions League final – in large part thanks to Moura bagging a hat-trick in the semi-final against Ajax – and League Cup final but lost on both occasions.
      He penned an emotional exit from Spurs before the 31-year-old returned to boyhood club Sao Paolo.
      And having won the Copa Sudamericana back in 2012 during his first spell there, he did not have to wait long to land his second trophy.
      Last Sunday Moura added the Brazilian Cup to his cabinet of silverware as Sao Paolo defeated Flamengo 2-1 over a two-legged final.
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      Upon realising the ex-Paris Saint-Germain star was another who had won a trophy after leaving Spurs, some fans were left in hysterics online.
      One said: “Of course he did.”
      A second wrote: “The irony! People win trophies as they leave Tottenham🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
      A third typed: “Another one wins a cup 😂🔥👊.”
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      While a fourth reacted: “Really couldn’t make it up unbelievable 🤣.”
      However, his spell at Sao Paolo could be over quicker than expected with his contract expiring at the start of 2024.
      As quoted by ESPN, former Sao Paolo star Diego Lugano said after the final: “It’s going to depend a lot on the market he (Moura) has, too.
      “United States is paying very well, window opens in January… São Paulo has to make an economic effort, there is no team that has a star without effort.
      “What you can’t ask for is the effort of the player, Lucas is a São Paulo, he creates from the base, but he’s a professional, he’s 30 years old, there’s still a market.
      “[The] Player is professional and responsible. He knows he only has little time, he has a plan.” More