Richarlison launched a passionate defence of Tottenham team-mate Mathys Tel after the French forward was targeted with racial abuse following their UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The club also put out a strongly-worded statement expressing their "disgust" at the incident.
Thomas Frank’s Tottenham reign was within touching distance of its first piece of silverware, only for Paris Saint-Germain to rip it away in the final moments and twist the knife on penalties. The North Londoners were cruising with an 80-minute stranglehold over their star-laden French rivals in the Super Cup final, but a late implosion saw dreams turn to dust.
UEFA are considering transforming the annual Super Cup fixture into a four-team tournament that could be staged outside of Europe as early as next season.
Champions League-winning Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has revealed that he was offered Tottenham Hotspur's managerial position in 2023. After missing out on the Spanish coach, Spurs eventually appointed Ange Postecoglou as Antonio Conte's permanent replacement. The Australian coach guided the team to Europa League glory, but lost his job soon after that victory.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is certain to leave European champions Paris Saint-Germain after being excluded from their matchday squad that will face Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur in the midweek in the UEFA Super Cup. Donnarumma has been linked with a move away from PSG after refusing to put pen to paper on a new contract and his likely destination is the Premier League.