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Here is how you can watch and live stream Atletico Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League on TNT Sports and discovery+. Spurs will be looking for their first win under manager Igor Tudor, and to inject some positivity into their season after a poor run of form in the Premier League. Atletico, meanwhile, reached this stage by beating Club Brugge in the play-offs.

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to turn their season around as they take on Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their round-of-16 clash in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

Spurs have lost their last five games in the Premier League and are still looking for their first positive result under manager Igor Tudor since he joined last month.

Despite their struggles and relegation fears in the Premier League, Spurs have had much more success in the Champions League, finishing fourth in the league phase.

They travel to face an Atletico side third in La Liga. Diego Simeone’s men booked their place in the round of 16 with victory over Club Brugge in the play-offs.

Tuesday’s game will be the first meeting between the two clubs in more than 60 years, with their last game coming in the final of the 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup. On that occasion, Spurs won 5-1 to become the first English club to win a UEFA competition.

It could also see Conor Gallagher take on his former side, having joined Spurs from Atletico in January. He is not cup-tied.

When is Atletico Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur?

Atletico Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur takes place on Tuesday, March 10 at Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.

Kick-off is at 20:00 UK time, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ starting from 19:45.

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Tottenham Hotspur consider Igor Tudor sacking, Andre Onana set for Manchester United return after Trabzonspor decision

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Tottenham Hotspur are considering a stunning move to find a replacement for interim boss Igor Tudor just weeks after he joined the club. Elsewhere, Manchester United face the prospect of goalkeeper Andre Onana returning, while Barcelona have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich target Luka Vuskovic. Meanwhile, there is an update on Jesse Lingard's future after he signed for a new club.

Spurs consider sacking Tudor

Spurs are also in the news as they consider a replacement for Igor Tudor, with speculation that the Croatian could soon face the axe just weeks after his arrival as interim head coach.

Roberto De Zerbi could be an option, as are Edin Terzic, Robbie Keane and former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.

The Telegraph explains: "If Tottenham do survive, then De Zerbi, who left Marseille by mutual consent in February, could be a long-term option.

"He has been of interest to Manchester United and is understood to be keen on the Old Trafford job, and already figures prominently on their shortlist as they also decide on who will be their next permanent head coach.

"De Zerbi has been of interest to Spurs in the past while there have also been discussions around bringing back Mauricio Pochettino, who would only be available after the United States’ involvement at the World Cup comes to an end, or former Spurs striker Robbie Keane, who is the head coach of Hungarian club Ferencvaros. The Irishman wants to eventually manage in the Premier League.

"Another option has been Edin Terzic, who led Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final, but it appears he may move elsewhere this summer and has had several approaches."

Trabzonspor won’t pay up for Onana

Manchester United may find it difficult to shift Andre Onana in the summer as he thinks he will be given the chance to fight Senne Lammens for a starting spot.

Further complicating matters, according to the Mirror, is that Trabzonspor will not pay the roughly £40 million figure United paid Internazionale for the Cameroonian stopper.

The paper states: "Manchester United have been informed by Trabzonspor that they won't pay between £40 million and £43m for Andre Onana this summer. Onana arrived at Old Trafford from Inter Milan in July 2023 for £43.8m with a potential £3.4m in add-ons based on performance and achievements.

"Whilst Onana has featured 21 times for the Super Lig side so far this season, they have no plans to meet United's asking price of £40m to £43m this summer.

"It was recently suggested that Onana is determined to fight for his place as United's No. 1 next season and believes he will be given the opportunity to do so."

Barca target Vuskovic

Both Barcelona and Bayern Munich are keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuskovic.

The 19-year-old Croatian central defender is impressing for Bundesliga side Hamburger SV since joining on loan earlier this season.

The Sun writes: "Barcelona have become the latest European giant interested in the services of a Spurs wonderkid.

"The Catalan outfit have joined Bayern Munich in the hunt for the North Londoners’ teenage star Luka Vuskovic.

"The Croatian defender is yet to make a senior appearance for the club since joining from Hajduk Split last summer for a fee of around £12 million.

"But he was loaned out to Bundesliga outfit Hamburger SV a month later, where he has impressed this season.

"Vuskovic, who turned 19 in February, has already attracted the attention of league-leaders Bayern Munich."

Lingard may extend Corinthians stay

Jesse Lingard’s deal with Brazilian side Corinthians could be extended until the end of the season, according to The Athletic.

The 33-year-old left FC Seoul last year and had been on the lookout for a new side.

The website reports: "Brazilian club Corinthians have completed the signing of former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard on a free transfer.

"The 33-year-old has signed a contract until the end of the 2026 season, with the option of a further year if certain thresholds are met. Brazil’s Serie A runs from January to December.

"Lingard has been a free agent since leaving South Korean club FC Seoul at the end of last year.

"Formerly of West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, Lingard spent 21 months in the K League, scoring 18 goals and providing ten assists in 66 games for FC Seoul side while also regularly wearing the captain’s armband."

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Juventus join Inter in race for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, PSG star Vitinha quells Real Madrid interest

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In Friday's Euro Transfer News, Juventus reportedly made initial contact with Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, joining Inter in the race for the 29-year-old, who is eager to leave struggling Spurs. Barcelona and Real Madrid have shown interest in Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown, as have Liverpool. While Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha has quietened interest from Real Madrid.

Juventus want to beat Inter to Vicario

Juventus are hoping to overtake Inter in the race for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is said to be desperate to return to Italy this summer.

Spurs are in danger of being relegated from the Premier League despite tasting UEFA Europa League success last year, and the Italian goalkeeper is hopeful of saying goodbye to England this summer.

Inter have been the main party interested in the 29-year-old, and have reportedly already met with his agent.

But Turin newspaper Tuttosport reports that initial contact has been made between Juventus and Vicario's representatives.

Frankfurt full-back on shortlist of Spanish giants

Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Brown is on the shortlist of several of Europe's elite clubs for this summer, reports Florian Pettenburg.

The 22-year-old, who has been capped twice by Germany, is allowed to leave after this season but Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche is demanding at least €60 million.

Both Liverpool and Manchester United have their eyes on Brown, with the former travelling to watch him play in a 2-0 win over SC Freiburg last weekend.

La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are also keeping Brown on their shortlist.

Barca eye Spurs loanee

Barcelona want to add Spurs defender Luka Vuskovic, who is on loan at Hamburg, to their ranks, according to Sky Germany.

The 19-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga this season after joining on loan from Spurs and HSV want to extend his loan but are limited in their options with several top clubs interested in Vuskovic.

Vuskovic only joined Spurs in 2025 on a deal running until 2030, but with the Premier League side suffering a dismal season, they may have to consider selling the Croatian.

Vitinha quells reported Madrid interest

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha said he would be "foolish" to leave Paris amidst links to Real Madrid.

The Portugal star has been the target of reported interest from the Spanish giants but has quelled any chances of him leaving Ligue 1, affirming his commitment to the team and love for the fans.

"It would be foolish to leave. I don’t think it’s the best thing for me right now. I feel great here in Paris," said the Portuguese international, who has 35 caps, in an interview with Canal 11.

"I feel loved by the fans, I feel I’ve won their affection, we have a fantastic team."

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What are Tottenham Hotspur's chances of relegation? Likelihood of drop doubles after Crystal Palace implosion

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Are Tottenham Hotspur edging their way towards the Championship? Igor Tudor's side suffered a chastening 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace, and they sit just a single point above West Ham and Nottingham Forest, clinging onto Premier League survival. According to Opta, their chances of being relegated double after the Palace loss, and Spurs have nine games left to avoid the drop.

The threat of relegation has become very real for Tottenham Hotspur in the latter half of the season, and a 3-1 implosion at home to Crystal Palace dramatically shortened their odds of facing the drop.

Coming off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Fulham and a 4-1 humbling at the hands of Arsenal, Spurs were only a point above Nottingham Forest in 17th.

But three Palace goals in the space of 12 minutes completely undid Spurs, who played more than half the match with 10 men after Micky van de Ven was sent off.

Igor Tudor's side have now gone 11 league games without a win, and after 29 games they have 29 points in total, meaning a dismal points per game ratio (PPG) of 1.

In the aftermath of defeat to Palace, Opta have now determined that Spurs' probability of relegation sits at 16.1%.

Spurs next face Liverpool in the league at Anfield, sandwiched between two intense Champions League ties with Atletico Madrid.

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Tudor was hired based on a track record of steering teams away from calamity and enacting short-term gains, but the logic behind his interim appointment has yet to come to fruition.

He managed to instantly improve Udinese, Lazio and Juventus in Serie A, but the Premier League is a different beast, and Spurs' players look completely bereft of confidence - as well as top-flight ability.

Before taking on Palace, Spurs were given an 8% chance of being relegated by Opta. Following that defeat, the figure doubled to 16.1%.

Statistics courtesy of Opta

TeamRelegation likelihood (%)Wolverhampton Wanderers99.9Burnley99.4West Ham United49.5Nottingham Forest26.9Tottenham Hotspur16.1Leeds United8.1

Spurs finished in 17th last season with 38 points. But at the same stage last year, after 29 games played, they had 34 points and the threat of relegation never really materialised.

This was, in large part, due to the poor form of Leicester City and Ipswich Town in 18th and 19th.

However, Forest and West Ham have both picked up points in their last five games this season as Spurs officially reached their worst point totals after 29 games of a Premier League season.

It is the first time they have had fewer than 30 points after 29 games played.

Their goals scored tally has also plummeted from last season. At this stage, the side under Ange Postecoglou had 55 goals in the league, compared to 39 this campaign.

They have only managed to concede three more than last year, but their poor goal scoring means a vastly inferior goal difference.

Statistics courtesy of Opta

SeasonTeamGamesWinsDrawsLossesGFGAGDPtsFinal Position2025-26Tottenham Hotspur2978143946-729-1993-94Tottenham Hotspur2979133639-330151997-98Tottenham Hotspur2986152644-1830142024-25Tottenham Hotspur291041555431234172007-08Tottenham Hotspur2998125447735112008-09Tottenham Hotspur29981235341358

What are Tottenham's remaining fixtures?

Spurs' woes are worsened by some tough matches in their remaining nine games, including trips to Anfield and Stamford Bridge.

There are pivotal 'six-point' clashes against fellow bottom-six teams Wolves, Forest, and Leeds.

Four of their remaining nine games are at home, where their record this season is much worse.

They have won just twice there all season for a PPG of 0.66, and it has been overwhelmingly disappointing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Somehow they have produced better away from home, winning five matches and have a PPG of 1.35, with an even goal difference of 21 goals scored and conceded.

Playing crunch matches at home would usually be a boost, but in Spurs' case, the opposite seems to be true, and more matches away should be considered positive.

But who do they play, and when are the key matches against fellow relegation candidates?

Spurs' remaining fixtures

Liverpool (A), March 15

Nottingham Forest (H), March 22

Sunderland (A), April 12

Brighton (H), April 18

Wolves (A), April 25

Aston Villa (A) May 2

Leeds United (H), May 9

Chelsea (A), May 17

Everton (H), May 24

In those same fixtures last season, Spurs only came out on top in two games - Everton at home and Aston Villa at home.

Let us have a look at how their results from last season for those remaining fixtures fared, with Leeds and Sunderland excluded.

Statistics courtesy of Opta

DateTeamOpponentForAgainstVenueResult24-Aug-24Tottenham HotspurEverton40HW03-Nov-24Tottenham HotspurAston Villa41HW08-Dec-24Tottenham HotspurChelsea34HL13-Apr-25Tottenham HotspurWolverhampton Wanderers24AL21-Apr-25Tottenham HotspurNottingham Forest12HL27-Apr-25Tottenham HotspurLiverpool15AL25-May-25Tottenham HotspurBrighton and Hove Albion14HL

Visiting Liverpool, Villa and Chelsea will make this nine-game run immensely dangerous for Tudor's side.

The data conclusively points towards the fact that Spurs are embroiled in a relegation battle and if they continue to worsen, we may be seeing one of the league's biggest teams drop into the Championship.

The stats remain in favour of Wolves, Burnley, and West Ham dropping down, but whether Spurs can survive the next nine clashes remains to be seen.

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Dominic Solanke: 'We had a big conversation' as Tottenham Hotspur slip to fifth straight defeat against Crystal Palace after Micky van de Ven red card

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has revealed the squad had a "big conversation" following their latest defeat to Crystal Palace. It was their fifth straight loss in the Premier League and leaves them on the brink of relegation, sitting just a point ahead of Nottingham Forest and West Ham, both of whom are in better form than Spurs' 12 points from their last 20 matches.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke revealed the squad had a "big conversation" following their latest defeat to Crystal Palace.

Spurs fell 3-1 at home to leave them just one point ahead of 18th placed West Ham United following a third defeat in three matches for interim manager Igor Tudor.

Solanke put his side in the lead after 34 minutes, but a Micky van de Ven red card four minutes later for pulling down Ismaila Sarr in the box when clear on goal sent Spurs into panic mode.

Sarr slotted the penalty, before Jorgen Strand Larsen and Sarr again put the game to bed before half-time, as fans poured out of the stadium after three goals in seven minutes.

With only nine Premier League matches remaining this season, the defeat to Palace leaves Spurs in desperation mode, with results desperately needed.

Solanke insists his team are aware of the situation they find themselves in and said there were "no excuses" anymore.

"We just had a big conversation," Solanke told TNT Sports.

"We know the position we are in is definitely not where we want to be, so we need to figure out how we are going to get out of it as soon as possible.

"There have been difficulties, but we are not in a position to make any excuses anymore.

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"We need to do the job on the pitch and I think it is easy to say that we want to be better, but we need to make sure we are better on the pitch."

Spurs have had an ongoing injury crisis throughout the season, with James Maddison the first to fall in pre-season as an ACL rupture ruled him out for the entirety, before others continued to fall.

It has left them with an incredibly thin squad at times and few players who can be brought in to make a change, with the necessary quality required in certain areas severely lacking.

Even so, it has been a capitulation of extreme length for Spurs, who have now lost each of their last five matches and picked up just 12 points from their last 20 matches.

Should that form continue, it seems as though the impossible will happen and Spurs will be relegated but Solanke is not going to go down with a fight and called on his teammates to join him.

"We need to fight, we need to realise the position that we are in, the club is not used to being in this position," he added.

"So we need to understand that, and we need to understand that it is not going to be easy.

"We need to fight, every single game, every single minute and do everything we can to make sure we improve."

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Peter Crouch believes Tottenham Hotspur are the worst team in the Premier League on current form. Igor Tudor oversaw a third straight loss at the start of his tenure as interim head coach as Crystal Palace won 3-1 on Thursday. The defeat leaves Spurs 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone and still searching for their first league win of 2026, while Palace climb to 13th.

Peter Crouch believes that Tottenham Hotspur are currently the worst team in the Premier League after Thursday's 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace deepened fears of a first relegation from the top flight since 1977.

Crystal Palace struck three times in a devastating spell before half-time to stun the hosts in north London, who ultimately played more than half the match with 10 men and have now gone 11 league games without a win.

The home side had taken the lead in the 34th minute, when Dominic Solanke finished from close range. But the contest turned dramatically four minutes later as Micky van de Ven was sent off while conceding a penalty.

Ismaila Sarr converted the spot-kick and Palace quickly capitalised on the numerical advantage, with Jorgen Strand Larsen nudging them in front before Sarr sealed a second straight win at Tottenham for the first time.

When asked if Spurs are the worst team in the Premier League on current form, Crouch told TNT Sports: "Since Christmas, it's proven that that is the case. So, yes, is the honest answer. Wolves have picked up a little bit, and there's certain teams around, West Ham and Nottingham Forest for example, who are picking up points.

"Spurs at the moment, form-wise, without a doubt are the worst in the league. Considering where they've been, what they've built... the problem is, looking around the pitch tonight, Palace are a better side for me, even before the red card.

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"There's not many players that I take from Tottenham's team and put in Palace's. I genuinely think they're a better side - and that goes down to recruitment.

"It's been poor for a few windows, now. Ange Postecoglou talked about the players he wanted to bring in and what they did bring in. That's no slight on Solanke and Archie Gray and the young players that they brought in at that time.

"They're good players. But the players of the calibre he was talking about have not been brought to the club. Unfortunately, if you have a couple of bad windows and Spurs have had more than that, you end up in a position that you're in now.

"I look around the pitch now and there's a distinct lack of quality and there's a lack of characters. That combination is one that ultimately can get you relegated."

The defeat leaves Spurs 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone and still searching for their first league win of 2026, while Palace climb to 13th.

In going down to a third straight loss under Igor Tudor, Spurs have conceded two or more goals in nine successive league matches for the first time in their history.

Reflecting on the mood inside the stadium at the final whistle, Joe Cole observed: "It looks like disenchantment. They've changed so much at this club, and they're in this position. In the second half, the players did turn up - and that's got to be the absolute minimum from now until the end of the season, if this club is to stay in the Premier League.

"But it's just disillusion and disbelief. If you flirt with relegation, and you don't do the basics right, it will suck you in. The Premier League is ruthless.

"If they thought that there was any chance that they could win tonight, and they would just be possibly just above it, they're right in the mix now, there's no doubt about that. We've got to give Palace their flowers as well. They turned up today in the first half and were absolutely brilliant.

"These fans pay their good money to turn up. What they want is a commitment, desire, passion that match them. When they don't feel like they get that, it's a horrible place to be."

Tudor: I believe more than I did before this game

Tottenham have taken just four points in the Premier League since the turn of the year, fewer than any other team. They are still awaiting their first win in 2026, last victorious when they beat Palace at the end of December at Selhurst Park.

Spurs have not endured a similar winless run in league football since 1935, when they began the calendar year with 11 matches without a victory to their name. They are now just four games shy of that record.

But Tudor was in defiant mood, telling TNT Sports: "It was two games. After the red card, it was a second game. The second half we tried and I saw interesting things but I'm very disappointed, like the fans.

"We need to work hard and believe. After this game, I believe more than I did before. I know that sounds strange but I saw something in the team. Even in the dressing room after the game. When we are complete, and choose the right guys, I believe it will be good.

"I saw some good energy, some wish to do, some more passion. The fight was there but, unfortunately, the red card changed the game. There are nine games to play. [Cristian] Romero is coming back, [Kevin] Danso was good today, [Pedro] Porro is totally different, maybe others will come back. We will be good when we are complete.

"We need to stop talking about pressure. This is not a topic to speak about. I will not speak to anymore about pressure."

In his post-match press conference, Tudor added: "The boat is going in the direction I need it to go. Who is in the boat can stay, the others can leave the boat. It sounds strange but I believe more after this game than I did before. I saw something."

Predecessor Thomas Frank had previously described the club as a "supertanker" that was in need of turning.

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Joe Hart believes Pedro Porro’s "head loss" at being substituted in Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace highlighted the "chaos" at the club, exemplifying the "emotional decisions" that have caused it. The right-back hit one of the seats in the dugout and threw an object at the floor, with his side on course for a fifth straight defeat in the Premier League, leaving them 16th.

Joe Hart believes Pedro Porro’s "head loss" at being substituted in Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace was indicative of the overall chaos at the north London club and lack of balance in personalities.

The Spaniard was replaced by Xavi Simons in the 74th minute of Thursday’s Premier League contest and appeared to shout at the fourth official as he made his way to the bench before hitting one of the seats and throwing an object at the floor.

Spurs had taken a 1-0 lead in the match just after the half-hour mark thanks to Dominic Solanke’s close-range finish, but they were reduced to 10 men just four minutes later following Micky van de Ven’s red card.

Palace then scored three goals in the space of eight minutes to take a 3-1 lead into the interval, and Oliver Glasner’s men were able to see out the second period, leaving Spurs in 16th, just one point above the relegation zone.

With Cristian Romero still suspended following his straight red at Manchester United, Hart believes the incidents against Palace have further highlighted the issues present in the Spurs squad.

Following Porro’s reaction to being substituted, the former Spurs goalkeeper said on TNT Sports: "He has smashed everything on the bench. He gave the fourth official a real earful. It was a real head loss."

Hart added: "He's obviously an emotional character; you can't put it on. There's fire that runs through him, and that's probably when he gets the best out of himself.

"But you've got to also control that. He's such an important player for Tottenham, and he has to set an example in these difficult times.

"It's one thing that surprised me under Thomas Frank, that it has seemed like chaos ensues all the time. Emotional decisions are being made all over the pitch. You do need players like that in your squad, but the best squads have the best balance.

"They're able to check each other when someone is losing it. You need someone in the team able to give you a slap and say, 'calm down, we've got big moments ahead, it's not about you'."

Spurs have now lost their last five Premier League games, while Igor Tudor has equalled Martin Jol’s record of losing his first three games at the club.

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With the Croatian sending his players out early for the second half after their collapse at the end of the opening period, Hart suggested there was also plenty of frustration coming from the Spurs boss as well as his players.

He said: "It's about leadership and he is absolutely seething tonight. He was cool and calm before the game; he obviously had his outburst and rant at officials in the previous game.

"The fact he sent his side out five minutes earlier than the opposition at the start of the second half shows you what went on [at half-time].

"There will be some big conversations and training sessions coming up in the next couple of days. Someone has got to get a grip of this place, ASAP."

It does not get much easier for Tudor, with Spurs’ next league game coming in the form of a trip to Anfield, sandwiched between UEFA Champions League last 16 clashes versus Atletico Madrid.

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TNT Sports pundits Joe Cole and Peter Crouch believe that Harry Redknapp or Robbie Keane would've been a better fit at Tottenham Hotspur than Igor Tudor. Stream the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League and more on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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Idor Tudor rejects ‘pressure’ talk in terse ending to interview after Tottenham Hotspur defeat

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‘I will not speak anymore’ – Tudor rejects talk of 'pressure' in abrupt interview - TNT Sports
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Idor Tudor rejects ‘pressure’ talk in terse ending to interview after Tottenham Hotspur defeat - ‘I will not speak anymore’

Watch as Tottenham Hotspur interim boss Idor Tudor tells TNT Sports that he doesn't want to talk about pressure after their defeat to Crystal Palace. Stream the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League and more on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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