South African club Stellenbosch FC secured the Premier League Next Gen Cup 2024 title, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final. Shaakir Ahmed’s early goal and Kyle Bailey’s second-half strike sealed the victory, as Stellenbosch FC avenged their last year’s final loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
New Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in his first real test, thanks to goals from Gabriel Vidovic and Leon Goretzka. The match, played in Seoul, was a sell-out and saw a passionate crowd eager to see the likes of Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae play on home soil. Tottenham, despite a late goal from Pedro Porro, struggled to find their rhythm after a grueling pre-season tour.
East Bengal and Punjab FC were both eliminated from the Next Generation Cup 2024 after suffering heavy defeats to Everton and Tottenham Hotspur respectively. Everton dominated East Bengal with a 6-0 victory, while Tottenham Hotspur secured a 3-0 win against Punjab FC. Both Indian teams will now face Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in their final group stage matches.
Son Heung-min scored two goals as Tottenham Hotspur defeated a K-League All Stars team 4-3 in a preseason match in Seoul. Dejan Kulusevski also scored for Spurs, who held off a late comeback from the K-League side.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has joined Olympique de Marseille on loan with an option to buy. Marseille is reported to pay around £16 million to make the move permanent. The Danish international, who has one year left on his contract with Spurs, will be hoping to regain his form and playing time with the French club.
South Korean football star Son Heung-Min, known for his skills and sportsmanship, has become the regional ambassador for Ralph Lauren Fragrances. The Tottenham Hotspur captain discusses his passion for the game, his approach to life, and the scents that inspire him, including Polo 67, in an interview with Vogue Singapore.
Tottenham Hotspur has partnered with Citygreen Sports Group to install a new synthetic pitch at their Training Centre. The partnership aims to provide an environmentally friendly training surface for the club’s academy teams and community events.
Tottenham Hotspur begins its 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a match against Leicester City. The team faces key rivalries with Arsenal throughout the season, including the North London derby. The season will also see Tottenham compete for a Champions League spot after missing out last year.
Chelsea’s victory over Tottenham Hotspur has boosted their chances of qualifying for European competition, while Tottenham’s hopes of securing a Champions League spot have taken a hit. Chelsea now has a significant advantage over both Manchester United and Newcastle United, who are also vying for the final Premier League spot that leads to the Champions League.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has taken responsibility for his side’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, admitting that he made the wrong decisions in team selection and that his players lacked the mindset he expected.
