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Guglielmo Vicario and Kevin Danso took time out to embrace local history and traditions during a cultural tour of Seoul.

The pair visited the King Sejong statue dressed in the ‘hanbok’ – an outfit once part of the daily attire in Korean society that is still used to mark special occasions, including holidays like Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Harvest Festival), as well as family events such as weddings.

King Sejong was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, reigning from 1418 to 1450, and is celebrated for his contributions to the advancement of Korean science, literature and education, including the creation of the Korean alphabet.

The statue of the monarch our players visited is located on Yeouido Island in the Yeongdeungpo District and was erected in 1999 to commemorate the 600th anniversary of King Sejong’s birth.

Vicario said: “It was an amazing moment to see the statue of King Sejong whilst dressed in the hanboks – we feel even more connected to the wonderful people of Korea.”

Kevin Danso said: “This is my first time in Korea and so to have the opportunity to learn more about the history of the country with this cultural tour was fantastic. I particularly enjoyed learning about King Sejong’s influence on education through the development of the Korean alphabet.”

Embracing local culture and history has always been an integral part of the Club’s overseas tours, and we understand the importance for our Korean-based supporters to see their Club active and visible at significant landmarks.

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Thomas Frank is looking to build on our performance against Arsenal when we take on Newcastle United at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul on Sunday (12noon UK).

Thomas was pleased with a number of aspects against the Gunners - not least the 1-0 win, and particularly our defensive structure - and is now looking for improvements in attacking areas.

Newcastle have been in Asia for a touch longer than us and after losing 3-2 against Arsenal in Singapore, were beaten 1-0 by Team K League in Suwon, Korea on Wednesday evening.

“I'm really looking forward to it,” said Thomas. “Newcastle are a very good team, very well coached by Eddie Howe and his coaching staff. I’ve always liked the way they’ve done it.

“It will be hugely competitive, a very good test for us. Hopefully we can build on the performance from Arsenal, and some of the bits we did well, we can build on - some of the high pressure, the middle pressure, but I also think in phase two, phase three, when we were up there, I’d like to see a little bit more, so that will be the next aim.”

As Thomas explained, it’s small steps throughout pre-season - the 42 days of preparation from 5 July to 15 August to make sure we’re ready for the Premier League opener against Burnley on 16 August - not forgetting we take on PSG in the UEFA Super Cup on 13 August.

“Yes, small steps, building these physical layers into the players. Also, you can see the classic one of replacing some players on 45 (minutes), 60, 75, 90 and you constantly push that, and in those games, you always want to get the principals in.

“From Reading, Luton to Arsenal, it was a little closer to what we want, but there is so much that we would like to build into the team (and that) will take a long time to get everything up to 100%, but there'll be things that will definitely be at a good level, and that’s what we’re building towards.”

Tottenham Hotspur proudly supported a session for people with additional needs in Seoul today as part of our traditional engagement with charitable organisations on overseas tours.

The session was organised by Best Buddies, one of the world’s largest organisations dedicated to integrating people with additional needs into society, both in their personal and professional lives. The charity provides resources to families raising someone with an intellectual or developmental disability, offers workplace support and provides friendship and leadership development programmes.

Club proudly supports Best Buddies charity during Korea tour

• Ledley King helped lead a session involving a series of physical activities for young people with additional needs in Seoul

• The session was organised by Best Buddies, a global charity that drives inclusivity for disabled people by supporting their integration into society

• Our own Foundation delivers a range of programmes aimed at increasing physical activity and employability for residents living with disabilities

• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sets a gold standard in accessibility, offering wheelchair viewing platforms across all areas, dedicated entrances, Changing Places toilets, audio-descriptive commentary, lowered catering kiosk counters, rest seating on the concourses and a Sensory Suite

Club Ambassador Ledley King helped lead a series of physical activities for 50 young people involved with the charity. Music and light sporting activities were organised for the group to help build their confidence to take on new challenges in their lives, supporting their integration into overall society.

Ledley also spoke to representatives from the charity in order to learn more about its work both in Korea and globally.

Ledley said: “I really enjoyed meeting with Best Buddies today and having the opportunity to represent the Club at their session. Supporting charities at places we visit is an important part of our activity on pre-season tours and in my role as Club Ambassador being able to meet different communities of people is always such a pleasure.”

Hui (Sanghui) Park, programme leader at Best Buddies, said: “It was such a special opportunity for the group to meet a Tottenham Hotspur legend, and someone who has played at the top level of sport, like Ledley King. It is something I am sure they will remember for years to come. Best Buddies is all about becoming friends with our participants and we are very grateful for Tottenham Hotspur’s support in sharing our mission to new audiences.”

Our support of Best Buddies is an extension of the existing work the Club delivers to promote inclusivity for people with disabilities. The Club has diversity, equity and inclusion at its core, having achieved Advanced level in the PLEDIS (Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard).

Our Foundation delivers a range of programmes aimed at increasing sport participation, physical activity and employability amongst local residents living with disabilities within our local community.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sets a gold standard in accessibility, offering wheelchair viewing platforms across all areas, dedicated entrances, Changing Places toilets, audio-descriptive commentary, lowered catering kiosk counters, rest seating on the concourses and a Sensory Suite.

Thomas Frank reports that Dominic Solanke is not quite ready for a return to action and will therefore sit out our pre-season match against Newcastle United in Seoul on Sunday (12noon UK).

The striker has missed our last two friendlies but Thomas said he was 'not overly concerned'.

Speaking to SPURSPLAY on Saturday morning local time here in Korea, Thomas told us: "Dominic is unfortunately not quite ready. He’s taking slightly a bit longer. Again, not overly concerned, but he's not available for the Newcastle game.

"Everyone else looks good, a few tired bodies, naturally after the game against Arsenal and travelling to Seoul, but touch wood everyone is good."

Watch | Sonny's statement in Seoul

Thomas said he was 'very happy' to see James Maddison return to action in the win against Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday evening. The playmaker came off the bench late - his first minutes of action since suffering a knee injury in the UEL semi-final, first leg against Bodo/Glimt on May.

"Yes, very happy to have Madders back, obviously a very important player for us, so it was positive getting some minutes into him," he said.

Meanwhile, speaking at our pre-match press conference, where Heung-Min Son announced his intention to leave the Club after 10 years of service, Thomas stated that Sonny will start and captain the team at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

He said: "It is very clear and it is no secret that Sonny will start tomorrow and lead the team out tomorrow. If it is to be his last game (for the Club), it could be a beautiful ending in his home."

Watch | Thomas and Sonny's press conference in Seoul

Speaking to the media ahead of our pre-season match against Newcastle United on Sunday, Sonny said: "Before we start the press conference, 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 the decision.

"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 this club as a grown man, a very proud man.

"I want to say thank you 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 that and respect that."

Asked for his reaction to the decision, Thomas said: "For me, personally, I would have loved to have worked with this fantastic person and player. He is a true Spurs legend in every aspect, one of the greatest players to play in the Premier League. It is never easy to find the perfect timing and me coming in from the side, it makes it a bit easier to end on a high."

One of our all-time greats, Sonny joined us at the end of August, 2015 and celebrated his 10th year at the Club by lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy back in May.

Fifth in our all-time goalscoring list with 173, last season Sonny became only the seventh player in our history to make 450+ appearances, reaching 454.

FIFA Puskas Award winner for his goal against Burnley in 2019, Premier League Golden Boot winner in 2021/22 with 23, firing us back into the UEFA Champions League, he is now one of just 13 players to lift a trophy as captain of Spurs.

We take on Newcastle at Seoul's World Cup Stadium on Sunday, kicking-off at 12noon, UK - live on SPURSPLAY.

A celebration of women’s and girls’ football was in full flow at a special Summer of Spurs festival today, with Ella Morris and Anna Csiki joining in the fun.

The event at New River Leisure Centre, in White Hart Lane, continued Tottenham Hotspur Foundation’s extensive work to provide playing opportunities for women and girls across the local area.

It included skills stations, mini challenges and small-sided games, with both Spurs and England merch given out as prizes to help celebrate the Lionesses’ recent Euros triumph.

Ella was called up by the England senior squad for the first time earlier this year, unfortunately being forced to withdraw due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury picked up in training.

Our 22-year-old defender helped inspire girls today by taking part in a Q&A session and is looking forward to inspiring from the pitch again as her rehabilitation continues.

She said: “This has been really nice. It’s amazing to not just see young girls down here, but see them very much enjoying it, meaning they’ll hopefully be inspired to carry on in the future.

“Growing up, I used to do camps like this, but they’d be mixed, with boys and girls, so I never really got the opportunity to see what my future could look like. It’s a nice moment to be here and feel like we can inspire the next generation.

“As a player, I want to know the Club I play for is dedicated to the growth of the women’s game and to have this opportunity to come down to events like this, with the Foundation, it really gives us that sense of belief.”

Anna added: “At these girls’ ages, I was still playing with boys. I really enjoyed it and loved going to training, but I’m a bit jealous of what they’ve got here to be honest!

“It’s just so nice to see so many girls kicking a ball around, having fun and enjoying themselves. I’m really happy to be here and try to help inspire the next generation.”

Among participants was 13-year-old Madina, who has started playing in our Academy set-up after taking part in the Foundation’s Premier League Kicks sessions.

She said: “The Foundation coaches are really nice and the sessions, like this one today, are a lot of fun. They helped me understand teamwork, the community and I’ve made friends.

“It was cool to see Ella and Anna here. I learnt how everyone has a different journey and that things don’t come to you immediately – it takes hard work and dedication. This will help me going forward.”

Kafele Morgan brought along players from his Kick Action girls’ football team to the event and described the difference it makes.

“It’s good for the girls to come down here in the school holidays and be able to enjoy playing. You can see how it helps keep them engaged, building confidence and social skills. Foundation events like this that are accessible – because they’re free and not all girls have parents able to pay for sessions – are much needed.”

Summer of Spurs continues with various sessions for boys and girls across the next month, plus a series of three girls’ football events over 26, 27 and 27 August back at New River Leisure Centre. The full programme is here.

During school term time, the Foundation runs Lily’s Little Stars football sessions for girls aged 6-10, at Powerleague Tottenham between 5pm and 6pm on Mondays, and Houndsfield Primary School, in Enfield, between the same times every Thursday.

It also runs Premier League Kicks sessions for older girls at the same school on Thursdays, between 5pm and 8pm.

For local girls excelling at football, there is a Foundation Football Centre at Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, in Walthamstow, between 5.30pm and 7pm on Fridays.

In addition to opportunities for girls, the Foundation hosts walking football for women aged 40 and above. These take place at Duke’s Aldridge Academy, next door to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, between 6pm and 7.30pm every Tuesday.

Head to the Foundation webpages for more details.

Our final outing of pre-season Tour sees us take on Premier League opponents Newcastle United in Seoul on Sunday, live via SPURSPLAY (kick-off 12noon UK).

Following our impressive 1-0 win over Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday, we embarked on the second leg of our summer Tour to South Korea and landed in the capital to a fanfare on Friday.

That scalp in the first north London derby to be played overseas last time out stretched Thomas Frank's unbeaten start to four matches this pre-season, two wins and two draws, and registering three clean sheets.

Our Head Coach's next assignment pits us against familiar foes Newcastle as we conclude our Asian trip with a Coupang Play Series encounter at Seoul World Cup Stadium in what is another important test for the squad ahead of the competitive fixtures coming up this month.

As ever, we are sure to be treated to a fantastic reception from our international fans out in South Korea with national team captain and icon Heung-Min Son and Yang Min-Hyeok back in front of their adoring home supporters in Seoul.

Coverage is scheduled to start at 11.30am (UK) as we bring you all the build-up on SPURSPLAY - the home of our live and on-demand video content and the streaming platform for our remaining pre-season matches this summer.

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Josefine Rybrink has enjoyed the intense first few weeks of her first pre-season at the Club.

Joining us in January, 2025, for the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, having previously been at BK Hacken, the defender was thrown straight into the action as she made six appearances for us in the Barclays Women’s Super League last term.

After we exercised an option in her contract for a further year, the 27-year-old is now well into pre-season preparations, using the valuable time to further grow her relationship with players and staff.

With the arrival of new Head Coach Martin Ho, who joined us last month from SK Brann, Josefine spoke of the importance of pre-season in the early weeks and the enjoyment of being back with the squad.

“It’s been going well,” she told us. “It’s been an intense first few weeks with good training sessions.

“I think that Martin has come in, in a really good way and is teaching us a lot of new things. However, it’s just really nice to be back, and see all the girls and staff again after a long break.

“I think [the most difficult part so far] has been keeping the body fresh,” she jokingly said. “No, but we have started very intensively so the biggest focus has been trying to take care of the body in the best way.

“It feels nice to have that fresh start again and just be involved from the very beginning with everyone.

“My first months at the Club went so fast, so it’s really nice to get a whole pre-season with everyone.”

We’re just over one month away until we embark on our seventh season in England’s top flight – at home to West Ham United on Sunday 7 September, with tickets available to buy – and Josefine is looking forward to playing in front of our Lilywhite fanbase once again.

“I'm so excited,” she added. “We're coming from a tough season last year so we're extra motivated to prove ourselves but, more importantly, to play in front of our fans again.”

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Mikey Moore has joined Rangers on loan for the 2025/26 campaign.

Having joined us as a seven-year-old, the forward progressed through our ranks to help our Under-17 and Under-18 teams secure the Premier League Cup double in 2022/23.

In May, 2024, he earned his competitive first team debut against Manchester City, becoming the youngest ever player to appear for us in a Premier League fixture. The 17-year-old has made 21 senior appearances in all competitions to date, scoring once.

Mikey registered his first senior goal for the Club in a UEFA Europa League fixture against Elfsborg in January – we memorably went onto win the competition in May, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao.

At international level, Mikey has appeared for England up to Under-19 level to date.