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Unbeaten: Spurs are yet to lose under new boss Thomas Frank

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Tottenham take on Bayern Munich in Germany on Thursday in Thomas Frank’s final pre-season friendly before the Uefa Super Cup.

Spurs are unbeaten in five pre-season outings so far under Frank, combining wins against Reading and Arsenal with draws against Wycombe Wanderers, Luton Town and - most recently - Newcastle.

Following their stalemate with the Magpies on Sunday, Frank’s squad is travelling to Bavaria to face Bundesliga champions Bayern at the Allianz Arena in the Telekom Cup.

Fresh injury concerns have cropped up from the team’s latest exploits in Asia, though, potentially prompting Spurs to dip back into the transfer market, with captain Heung-min Son also departing the club after a decade in north London.

Bayern, meanwhile, kicked off their own pre-season action by beating French side Lyon on Saturday. That came after a matchless month for Vincent Kompany’s team, who reached the quarter-finals of this summer’s Club World Cup before losing to finalists Paris Saint-Germain.

After this, Spurs will take on Champions League PSG in the Uefa Super Cup on August 13, at Italy’s Stadio Friul, before hosting Burnley for their 2025-26 Premier League campaign opener.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Bayern Munich vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 53.0pm BST kick-off on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

The match will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

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TV channel: The game won’t be shown live on any free-to-view television channels in the UK.

Live stream: However, a live stream will be available from 4.30pm BST ahead of the 5.30pm kick-off via SPURSPLAY. That service, which carries pre-season coverage, match replays, highlights and other video documentaries, costs £45 per year or a discounted £35 for members and season ticket holders.

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Familiar foe: Harry Kane

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These two sides have crafted a connection with their transfer dealings in recent years, most notably with former Spurs captain Harry Kane heading to Munich two summers ago. He was later followed by Eric Dier, while Mathys Tel went the opposite direction on a permanent deal in June and former Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha has just done the same on a year-long loan.

It’s unclear if Palhinha will be ready to feature against his parent club come Thursday, and Dier has since departed Munich for Monaco, but Kane and Tel were both involved in their respective sides’ friendlies at the weekend and should play a part this week.

Spurs will be without Son, who bid an emotional farewell to the club ahead of his move to LAFC, as well as playmaker James Maddison, who was stretchered off late on against Newcastle with what looked to be a serious knee injury. Dejan Kulusevski also remains out with a knee injury of his own, which looks set to keep the Swede sidelined for the start of the season.

Dominic Solanke - who has been out since the pre-season opener against Reading - may return to replace Richarlison up top after dealing with an ankle injury in recent weeks, with Frank saying last week that his first-choice striker “should be fit” to face Bayern.

New signing Mohammed Kudus, meanwhile, was restricted to substitute duty in Seoul on Sunday, with Brennan Johnson scoring the opener against Newcastle after starting on the right wing. Pape Matar Sarr has been heavily utilised by Frank throughout pre-season and has even stepped into a more attacking role at times, so could deputise as a No10 in place of Maddison and Kulusevski.

At the back, Antonin Kinsky was given a full run-out in place of hitherto No1 goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with those two splitting pre-season duties so far. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were given a half each in the Newcastle match, as were Pedro Porro and Djed Spence, with Kevin Danso and Ben Davies also starting as left-back Destiny Udogie remains absent with a knee injury.

As for Bayern, two second-half goals from Michael Olise, including a penalty, were enough to see off a late attempted comeback by Lyon over the weekend.

The former Palace attacker was one of 11 changes made by Kompany after a goalless first half in that match, alongside ex-Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, who won the aforementioned penalty on what was his debut for the Bavarian side.

Harry Kane, Kingsley Coman, Dayot Upamecano and Manuel Neuer were among the starters, with the likes of Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah and Serge Gnabry introduced at half-time with Olise and Diaz.

Jamal Musiala remains a long-term absentee, though, having undergone surgery in July on the fractured leg and broken and dislocated ankle he suffered at the Club World Cup.

Bayern Munich vs Tottenham prediction

Bayern fare favourably in the overall head-to-head record between these two sides (see below), and will be hoping to build momentum quickly ahead of the new season. Thursday’s match aside, they have only one more friendly - versus Zurich-based Grasshoppers - remaining before the German Super Cup final against VfB Stuttgart on August 16, with the start of their Bundesliga title defence against RB Leipzig coming less than a week later.

But will their lack of pre-season minutes leave them underprepared to face Frank’s new-look Spurs?

Spurs, though dealing with the losses of a few key men, have shown promise under their new boss so far in their friendlies, and Solanke’s potential return could provide a clinical touch up front that the likes of Richarlison and Tel have struggled to offer in his absence.

Spurs will also no doubt be keen to finally chalk up a first victory against this opponent in decades, but they’ll certainly have their work cut out for them at the back given the breadth of attacking options Bayern can call upon.

Draw, 1-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Bayern is an opponent Tottenham have often struggled to match, with the north Londoners last winning this tie back in 1983, during the third round of the Uefa Cup - a tournament Spurs would go on to win early the following year.

Since then, the Germans have won every time, combining heavy victories in the 2019-20 Champions League with a pair of pre-season wins last summer.

Bayern wins: 6

Tottenham wins: 1

Draws: 1

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The practice of one person or business entity holding stakes in various clubs is far from a new one, with Premier League giants Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea among those that have “sister clubs” in the game, from Girona to Nice and Strasbourg.

While it can have its benefits, such as aiding player development through loan moves, it can also cause significant issues for clubs and their fans, as exemplified by the situation Crystal Palace have found themselves in this summer.

The Eagles, whose FA Cup victory earned their place in the Europa League, were instead demoted to the Conference League by European football's governing body UEFA on July 11 after it determined that as of March 1, American businessman John Textor had control or influence at Palace and French club Lyon. UEFA rules state that one or more clubs deemed to have common ownership cannot play in the same competition, with Lyon edging out Palace for the sole Europa League place because of their comparatively higher league finish last season.

Textor has since sold his stakes in the south London club, but the Eagles still face a hearing with the Court of Arbitration for Sport on August 8 before they learn the verdict on their European fate on August 11.

Discussing his views on multi-club ownership in an interview with Gary Neville for The Overlap, brought to you by SkyBet, Levy said the issue is a “very important” one when it comes to the sustainability of today’s game.

Pressed by Neville if he was against multi-club ownership, the Spurs chief said: “I think they have to be very careful.

“I think the idea that one club is involved with lots of different clubs, with the money involved today, I think it has to be controlled carefully.”

Explaining that such schemes could be used to “abuse” football’s financial control measures, Levy continued: “It worries me a little bit because there’s so much money in the game now, and you only need one owner to do something inappropriate and it would impact the whole confidence from sponsors and broadcasters in the European game.

The current transfer window has seen more activity at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium than fans have been accustomed to in years past, with the likes of Mohammed Kudus and now Joao Palhinha following new manager Thomas Frank through the door as the Lilywhites prepare to return to Champions League football courtesy of their Europa League victory despite finishing 17th in the league last season.

Asked if he feels he gets enough credit for what he can control at the club, Levy replied: “When I’m not here, I’m sure I’ll get the credit.”

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Daniel Levy admits protests against him by Tottenham fans have “hurt”, but the Spurs chairman has hit back at his critics and insisted: “When I’m not here I’m sure I’ll get the credit”.

Spurs finished 17th but won the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou, who was then sacked despite leading the club to their first trophy in 17 years.

Addressing the protests against him for the first time, Levy told Gary Neville’s The Overlap podcast: “Of course it hurts.

“But their pain is also my pain. I want to win and when we are not playing well and not winning, believe me I suffer as well.”

Levy has also hit back at his critics, saying: “I think it’s one of those situations - when I’m not here I’m sure I’ll get the credit.

“When you come here and look at this wonderful building [Tottenham Hotspur Stadium], and the fact that other clubs are now trying to copy what we’re doing, that should be a sign that maybe we did do something bold, and something right.”

Levy has played a key role in the construction of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but fans have argued he gets involved too much in football-related matters.

“People who have worked in this club and understand the football workings of this club, I do not interfere at all on the decision-making of this player versus that player.

“It is always the coach or the technical staff. The only thing I get involved in is when they decide which player they want to buy or sell, I will do my best for this football club. But I am not interfering in the football decisions.”

An emotional Heung-min Son was in tears as he said goodbye to Tottenham in what is likely to be his last appearance in a Spurs shirt.

After announcing he will leave Spurs this summer, Son captained Spurs for the final time as they played Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in his native South Korea.

The 33-year-old was given a guard of honour by both sets of players as he left the pitch in what was a beautiful moment for a Spurs legend.

Son was smiling as he walked off the pitch after being substituted in the second half but he started crying when he sat down on the bench and the 64,773 fans inside the Seoul World Cup Stadium started chanting his name.

Son has scored 173 goals in 454 games for Spurs and last season captained them to their first trophy in 17 years when they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.

He is in advanced talks to join MLS side LAFC but has described the decision as “the most difficult one I have made in my career”.

Speaking this week, Son said: “I came to north London as a kid - a very young age, a young boy came to London who even didn't speak English. Leaving this club as a grown man is a very, very proud moment.”

New Spurs manager Thomas Frank has described Son as “a true Spurs legend” and “one of the greatest players to play in the Premier League”.

“If that is the last game for Sonny, what a place to do it here in front of his home fans," Frank said. “A beautiful ending.”

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham round off their pre-season tour of Asia with a game against Newcastle.

Spurs take on Eddie Howe’s Magpies in Seoul as departing club captain Heung-min Son returns home, while Mohammed Kudus gets to continue gelling with his new team-mates after some promising showings.

Frank’s side will be buoyed by their 1-0 win over Arsenal in Hong Kong, where Pape Matar Sarr scored the winner in spectacular style.

Newcastle are still having to deal with the Alexander Isak situation amid interest from Liverpool, while they also pursue a top-class striker in an attempt to replace the Swede should he depart.

On the pitch, they have lost three of their four pre-season games already this summer and need to put things right quickly.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised.

Live stream: You can stream the match online via either club’s official site. Spurs have Spursplay, where an annual subscription is £45.

Heung-min Son starts for Tottenham in South Korea in what could be his final appearance for the club, as they take on Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in his homeland

Son has confirmed he wants to leave Spurs after captaining them to Europa League glory last season - their first piece of silverware in 17 years. MLS outfit LAFC are leading the race for his signature.

Son has only started once this summer amid uncertainty over his future, and played just under a quarter of an hour in a midweek friendly win over Arsenal.

There is still no place for Dominic Solanke in the squad, who has been struggling with an injury, which will be a real concern for Spurs with less than two weeks until their first game of the new Premier League season.

Frank rotates his back line as Kevin Danso comes in for Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies replaces Djed Spence on the left. Pape Matar Sarr his place after scoring from the halfway-line against Arsenal, starting in midfield alongside Archie Gray and Rodrigo Bentancur.

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Skipper: Heung-min Son

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Tottenham captain Heung-min Son has revealed he will leave the club this summer.

Son has spent the last decade at Spurs and achieved his goal of silverware in May when he helped the Premier League team to Europa League success with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.

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It ended a 17-year trophy drought for the club and South Korea captain Son explained his decision to target a "fresh challenge" during a press conference in his home country ahead of Tottenham's pre-season friendly with Newcastle on Sunday.

After Spurs arrived in Seoul on Friday, Son - following a remarkable 454 appearances and 173 goals for the north London club - confirmed his desire to depart this summer, with MLS outfit LAFC understood to be leading the race for his signature.

Son told a press conference: "Before we start, I wanted to say I have decided to leave the club this summer. Respectfully, the club is helping me with this decision.

"It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career, such amazing memories. It was so hard to make this decision.

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He continued: "I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change - 10 years is a long time.

"I came to north London as a kid, 23 years old, such a young age. I leave the club as a grown man, a very proud man.

"I want to say thanks to all the Spurs fans for giving me so much love. I hope the goodbye is also good timing and this is the right time to make that decision. I hope everyone can accept and respect that."

Tears: Heung-min Son was visibly emotional at the South Korea press conference

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New Tottenham head coach Frank confirmed Son would start and be captain in Sunday's friendly with Newcastle at Seoul's World Cup Stadium.

It could be Son's final appearance for Spurs, despite the UEFA Super Cup fixture with Paris St Germain in Udine on the horizon on August 13.

Frank said: "It's very clear that Sonny will start and lead the team out as captain. If that is the last game for Sonny, what a place to do it here in front of his home fans. It could be a beautiful ending."

Son joined Tottenham in 2015 from Bayer Leverkusen and after a tricky debut campaign, he quickly became a fan favourite and subsequently a modern-day Premier League great due to his consistency and personality, clinching the golden boot award in the 2022-23 season, but he is now set to exit after 10 years in north London.

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Heung-min Son makes what is likely to be his final appreciate in a Tottenham shirt when Spurs play Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in South Korea. Son has confirmed he has decided to leave Spurs this summer but he will feature when Thomas Frank’s side face Newcastle in the final game of their tour of Asia, on what is sure to be an emotional day in Seoul.

Spurs are looking to build on their 1-0 win over Arsenal in Hong Kong, where there were plenty of encouraging signs ahead of the new season. With less than two weeks until Spurs face Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup, Frank is targeting another good display.

Newcastle are without star striker Alexander Isak amid transfer interest from Liverpool. Eddie Howe’s side have endured a difficult pre-season and Isak is back in England as he waits on a new bid from Liverpool after their opening offer of £110million was rejected this week. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis.

Heung-min Son is set to start for Tottenham in South Korea in what could be his final appearance for the club, as they take on Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in his homeland

Son has confirmed he wants to leave Spurs after captaining them to Europa League glory last season - their first piece of silverware in 17 years. MLS outfit LAFC are leading the race for his signature.

Son has only started once this summer amid uncertainty over his future, and played just under a quarter of an hour in a midweek friendly win over Arsenal.

But the 33-year-old is expected to start against Newcastle, while head coach Thomas Frank will hope Dominic Solanke can return from an ankle issue. Solanke last appeared in a 2-0 win over Reading.

Frank has little reason to rotate his back line after they battled to an impressive clean sheet in the Arsenal friendly. Djed Spence did well against Bukayo Saka, while Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Pedro Porro will likely keep their places.

The same can be said of Pape Matar Sarr. The Senegalese has scored three goals so far in pre-season, including a halfway-line lob against Arsenal.

While Spurs were solid in defence last time out, they were not at their sharpest in attack, and Frank could look to rotate. James Maddison made his injury return off the bench and could slot in higher up the pitch from the off, while Lucas Bergvall has struggled to assert himself in these summer friendlies so far.

Brennan Johnson is also in line for a greater contribution; however, whether he is deserving of a start over Mohamed Kudus is up for debate.

Wilson Odobert showed flashes of threat against Arsenal, rattling the post in the first half, but should make way for Mathys Tel to get some minutes in the legs.