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With two players recently joining us from FC Bayern and Heung-Min Son heading off for a new adventure in America, it was a timely moment to catch up with another modern-day club legend in Harry Kane during our trip to Munich.

Our all-time record goalscorer, Academy graduate Harry netted 280 times in 435 appearances for us prior to his departure for Bayern in 2023, but on Thursday found himself in the unfamiliar position of scoring against us as the Bundesliga champions ran out 4-0 winners in our final pre-season friendly of the summer at the Allianz Arena.

Speaking exclusively to us after the game, Harry paid tribute to our outgoing captain – with whom he famously struck up one of the best attacking partnerships of the Premier League era during his time in Lilywhite – and told us what we can expect from Joao Palhinha and Mathys Tel, two of his recent team-mates in Munich.

“Huge congratulations to Sonny on his time at Spurs,” he said. “He will go down as a Tottenham legend and there was no better way to finish than by winning that trophy last season.

“I was so pleased for him and a lot of the other guys that I know so well, so good luck to him.

“I texted him earlier this morning and he said we need to catch up soon. Of course, I miss him as a player and as a person as well, but hopefully he does well out in America.”

On defensive midfielder Joao, who was part of Bayern’s title-winning side with Harry last season and who completed a loan move to N17 at the weekend, the England captain explained: “He’s tough, he tackles hard, he’s good on the ball, he knows the Premier League well from his time at Fulham and he’s a guy that will give everything for you.

“I know he’s going to a good place and he’ll hopefully get some more game time and show what he can do.”

As for Mathys, who was a team-mate of Harry’s during his first 18 months in Germany, the front man added: “He’s got great potential. Whether he’s playing as a left winger or a striker, he gets into dangerous areas, he can finish the ball well and he’s good one-v-one.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure on him – he’s going to the Premier League, he’s still extremely young although he has a lot of experience here, he still has to develop and improve, he knows that and he works hard to do that, so I just want him to go and enjoy himself, have confidence and hopefully he can shine in the Premier League.”

Finally, a word on Harry himself and his new life out in Germany.

“Life is good,” he smiled. “It’s been a great experience so far, I’m enjoying my time here, the family are enjoying it so yes, I’m looking forward to the season ahead.

“Obviously this is a journey that started at Tottenham from when I was 11 and took me to where I am now – I’m appreciative of everyone who has been involved in that journey and I’m thankful to the Tottenham fans as well, they’ve been a big part of it.”

Watch | Mathys Tel on what he learned at FC Bayern

As we count down the days to our first appearance in the UEFA Super Cup, you don't have to turn the clock back too far for our only encounter against our opponents in Italy, Paris St Germain.

We take on the Champions League winners in UEFA's annual curtain raiser at Udinese's Stadio Fruili on Wednesday evening (8pm UK).

That will mark our first competitive fixture against the Ligue 1 champions - our first meeting was just over eight years ago in Orlando, Florida as part of the International Champions Cup pre-season series in America.

It was an eventful night at the Camping World Stadium. Edinson Cavani scored early for PSG, Christian Eriksen's piledriver drew us level and Eric Dier charged down goalkeeper Kevin Trapp's clearance for 2-1, all inside 20 minutes.

Javier Pastore levelled for PSG - who included our former midfielder, Gio Lo Celso - before the break and then another turn as Trapp handled outside his box and was sent off.

However, it took a Toby Alderweireld special to get us in front on 82 minutes before Harry Kane's penalty sealed the deal two minutes from time.

Spurs (first half): Lloris (c), Walker-Peters, Carter-Vickers, Vertonghen, Davies, Dembele, Dier, Eriksen, Onomah, Nkoudou, Janssen.

Spurs (second half): Vorm, Trippier, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Davies, Dembele (Winks 60), Wanyama, Oakley-Boothe, Eriksen, Dele, Kane.

Thomas Frank sent out his best wishes to James Maddison after our final game of pre-season on Thursday, following the news that the midfielder has ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

Madders went down in distress in the closing stages of last weekend’s clash with Newcastle United in Seoul and after evaluation, it was confirmed on Thursday morning that he will undergo surgery.

“I think it’s disappointing but also devastating for me and mainly for Madders that he’s out of the team,” said Thomas, speaking about the England international’s injury in the wake of Thursday evening’s defeat to FC Bayern.

“We will miss him and no doubt he will miss playing football.”

New loan signing Joao Palhinha made his first appearance in our colours in Germany – in a rare occurrence, against his parent club. He played the first half before being withdrawn at the break.

“Today he got 45 good minutes into him so I think that was very positive in many ways,” said Thomas.

“I’m sure he will help the team. The positive also today was (we had) no injuries.”

All roads now lead to Udine, Italy for the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Watch | Thomas Frank speaks after FC Bayern loss

We are delighted to announce that Alfie Devine has signed a new contract with the Club, and joined Championship side Preston North End on loan for the 2025/26 campaign.

Alfie joined our Academy from Wigan Athletic in 2020 and proceeded to become our youngest first team goalscorer after netting on his debut against Marine in the FA Cup in January, 2021.

After loan spells at Port Vale and Plymouth Argyle during the 2023/24 season, he spent last term on loan at Belgian Pro League side Westerlo, where he scored six goals in 32 appearances in all competitions and was a team-mate of Luka Vuskovic.

On the international stage, Alfie was part of the young England side that won the European Under-19 Championships in 2022.

Yang Min-Hyeok has joined Championship side Portsmouth on loan for the 2025/26 season.

The 19-year-old winger joined us mid-way through last season from K League 1's Gangwon FC following the conclusion of their 2024 campaign, where he was named the K League’s Young Player of the Year.

Back in January, Yang joined Queens Park Rangers on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 Championship season, appearing 14 times for the Rs and scoring twice.

Internationally, he has represented South Korea at Under-16 and Under-17 levels, playing in both the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and AFC Under-17 Asia Cup before making his senior debut in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Jordan in March of this year.

Supporters travelling to Udine for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain are advised to take note of the following key information...

Kick-off at Stadio Friuli is scheduled for 9pm local time (8pm UK).

Supporters are advised not to travel to the stadium without a valid match ticket.

Stay up to date | Spurs matchday info on WhatsApp

Travelling fans are strongly encouraged to join the Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp.

As well as supplying key information for all fixtures, the channel will also provide important real-time updates and information for fans to be aware of whilst in Udine.

Simply CLICK HERE or search for Spurs Matchday Info in your WhatsApp Updates section.

Travelling to Italy

British nationals do not need a visa to travel to Italy, however, a valid passport will be required for the duration of the intended stay.

Supporters should also note that passports must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of entry into Italy (check the ‘date of issue’) and be valid for at least three months after the day of departure (check the ‘expiry date’).

Fans should familiarise themselves with the government’s travel advice for Italy before making the journey.

If needing to contact the British Consulate, fans should head to GOV.UK - do you need emergency help?, or should call +39 02 723 001

In the event of an emergency travel document being required, head to https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document/how-to-apply

Wear something white for the game!

To create a strong visual effect in our supporters’ section, and as was so impactful during the home leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final and Final in Bilbao, supporters travelling to Udine are encouraged to wear something white for the game - such as your favourite home shirt from down the years.

About Udine

Udine is a small city with limited tourism infrastructure. Local transport networks are not equipped to manage large numbers of tourists.

Please ensure you carry valid photo identification at all times. A passport is required for identification by Italian authorities - driving licences or other forms of ID will not be accepted for entry to the stadium.

Supporters will not be able to access Piazzale XXVI Luglio or Parco Moretti and the surrounding areas, due to these locations, as they are expected to be heavily populated by opposition supporters.

For urgent matchday support, the Club’s Travel Line - 07917 880445 - will remain open throughout the day.

Arriving in Udine

For comprehensive and up to date information relating to travel into Udine, please consult UEFA’s comprehensive guide here.

Supporters will have received an email with information on how to book a parking space in the stadium car park if driving to Udine. Those who have booked a space should ensure to utilise one of the shuttle buses to the Fan Meeting Point, which will be available from 9am. Cars should then be left in car park P6 until after the game.

Spurs Fan Meeting Point

Location: Piazza Primo Maggio 33100 Udine, Province of Udine, Italy

The designated Spurs Fan Meeting Point is located at Piazza Primo Maggio, approximately 4km from the stadium, opening to supporters at 10am on matchday.

In the Fan Meeting Point will be various forms of entertainment, including onstage interviews. Mobile phone charging stations will be in the area, as well as various food and drink choices. Fans will also have access to toilets, including accessible facilities both pre-match and following the game on arrival back at the Fan Meeting Point.

An access platform will be installed, which will be positioned to ensure an unobstructed view of the stage. Fans with access requirements will be able to utilise the platform throughout the day.

This area is also where supporters will be able to access shuttle buses to the stadium ahead of kick-off. Further details on shuttle buses and transport can be viewed below. Due to the distance and local terrain, walking to the stadium from the Fan Meeting Point is not recommended.

UEFA Fan Festival

Location: Piazza della Libertà, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

A UEFA Fan Festival will take place around 300m from the Fan Meeting Point, open from 10am to 10pm on Tuesday 12 August, and 10am-6pm on matchday. The Fan Festival is free to enter, with no ticket required, however, fans should note this is a neutral site and will be inclusive of opposition supporters.

Shuttle buses to the stadium

Supporters will be transported from the Spurs Fan Meeting Point to the stadium free of charge via official shuttle buses. Each trip takes approximately 15 minutes. Buses will begin running at 5.30pm and continue until shortly after kick-off. All buses are wheelchair accessible, with one wheelchair space available per vehicle.

Supporters should also note that public transport and taxi services are extremely limited, and it is highly recommended to travel to the stadium via the shuttle buses.

Pick-up and drop-off points will be clearly marked, and fans are advised to listen carefully to the instructions of staff and stewards to allow a smooth and safe transportation process.

Entry to the stadium

Location: Stadio Friuli, Piazzale Repubblica Argentina, 3, 33100 Udine UD, Italy

Spurs supporters will enter the stadium via Gates 5 and 6, with entry to accessible areas available at Gate 5. Gates will open at 6pm. Supporters should enter the stadium via the entrance displayed on their ticket.

All tickets will be issued via the UEFA mobile ticketing app. Supporters should ensure their phones are fully charged before travelling to the stadium, as physical copies of tickets are not available. As per our previous visits to Italy in European competitions, ticket holders are required by Italian law to provide key personal information ahead of matchday. Supporters must complete this information via the Ticket Holder Data Collection Platform. UEFA’s help guide for this process can be found here. Failure to provide this information will result in your ticket not being valid to access the stadium.

There will be a three-point security check process upon entry, which includes a ticket scan, ID check and security search. A valid passport or national identity card are the only forms of valid ID which will be accepted. No other documentation will be accepted, including UK Driver’s Licences.

A map of the stadium can be seen below...

Category 1 seating

Category 1 ticket holders will be seated in the front two rows of the central section of the main stand, entering via Block G. Please note that this is a neutral section.

Food and drink

Once in the stadium, please note that alcoholic drinks will not be available. Only soft drinks and a selection of food options will be available for purchase at concourse kiosks.

Accessibility

Detailed accessibility information surrounding travel to Udine, matchday and the stadium can be found here. Those travelling who require further access support should contact the Club directly by emailing access@tottenhamhotspur.com.

Accessible parking spaces, which were made available to request during the application process for accessibility tickets, are located in the P5 car park at the east side of the stadium.

The stadium itself is accessible and includes designated wheelchair spaces, with accessible toilets available. Disabled supporters should enter the stadium via Gate 5, where wheelchair routes to the accessible area will be available. Food and drink kiosks are also accessible, with dedicated priority lanes. These lanes will be open for everyone to use with priority given to access ticket holders.

Supporters within ambulant disabled seating should also enter via Gate 5, where easy access to seats is available.

Audio-Descriptive Commentary (ADC) will be available on the UEFA Champions League app. Instructions on how to activate the service can be found within UEFA’s comprehensive accessibility guide above.

Disabled Supporter Assistants will be present in accessible viewing areas, as well as in the Spurs Fan Meeting Point and at turnstile areas along with Tottenham Hotspur Access Stewards should any support be required.

Post-match

After the match, frequent free-of-charge shuttle buses will operate from the stadium back to the Spurs Fan Meeting Point. Services will continue until all supporters have departed the stadium area.

Supporters who parked at the stadium will be able to access car park P6 post-match, although should note that delays leaving the car park immediately after the game are likely.

Fans will have received an email regarding train travel after the game. Train tickets for returning travel to Venice, or Monfalcone via Cervignano and Trieste Airport can now be purchased on the Trenitalia website here. This must be reserved in advance.

Bag Policy

Bags larger than A4 in size will not be permitted into the stadium.

All bags brought into the stadium will be subject to a search by a member of the stadium’s security team.

Medical exemptions are permitted. To request an exemption, please contact UEFA ticketing customer service. This should be done at least 48 hours before the match.

Flags and banners

Supporters must have submitted an image of their flag to supporterservices@tottenhamhotspur.com by 9am on Saturday, 9 August to be pre-approved. Any requests received after this time will not be permitted. All flags must have a fire safety certificate.

The Club has always considered that a football match is a time to show allegiance to a football team first and foremost. A football match is not an appropriate arena to display flags of any political or religious affiliation or anything that could possibly be considered inflammatory - this can include national flags during times of political conflicts, campaigns or issues.

Please note, as at other stadia in the UK and Europe, flags with religious / sectarian / political / inflammatory or offensive messages will not be permitted and may be confiscated. Flag poles up to one meter in length and one centre meter in diameter can be brought into the stadium. Any flag poles exceeding these dimensions will not be permitted.

Supporters are also reminded of the Club’s own Flags and Banners Policy which is in effect at away matches.

Spurs Respects

We are proud of our superb and loyal support at home and away. We all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and act as considerate visitors to those who live and work in the cities and countries we visit. Please respect local customs and traditions by not placing flags or banners on local statues or monuments.

We recognise that most supporters want to watch a football match and not to listen to abusive or indecent language from the stands. Discriminatory behaviour which includes shouting, chanting or actions such as racist, xenophobic, sectarian, homophobic, sexist or anti-disability behaviour is unacceptable.

If you witness incidents like these, please notify a steward immediately. The Club reserves the right to indefinitely ban supporters found guilty of using discriminatory language.

Supporters should note that it is illegal to consume alcohol in public spaces in Italy. Alcohol will only be available within the Spurs Fan Meeting Point or inside licensed bars. Local shops and bars will not sell takeaway alcohol to supporters.

Emergency services

Supporters should contact 112 if in need of emergency assistance whilst abroad.

Thomas Frank admitted we experienced a “bad combination” of Bayern Munich hitting their levels and us not managing to do the same as we suffered a heavy defeat in our last game of pre-season on Thursday night.

The Bundesliga champions hit four impressive, unanswered goals at Allianz Arena – and in truth could have scored more – as we ended up on the wrong end of a 4-0 scoreline.

It was a disappointing conclusion to what has in general been a positive pre-season campaign, with Thomas confirming that he wanted to see more energy from the players on the night.

“We were obviously playing a very good team tonight,” he told SPURSPLAY. “Bayern in my opinion are one of the teams that probably are favourites to win the Champions League. They hit a good level, we didn’t hit a good level, that’s a bad combination but we will definitely learn from this one. I definitely got some answers that we will look into and we will calmly reflect on it after the game now and look through it. Also it seems like we lacked some energy somehow which we need to find – no team can play without that energy.”

All roads now lead to Udine and the UEFA Super Cup showdown with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

“We will 100 per cent be ready for that game, I’m not in doubt about that,” added the Head Coach. “There are six days ahead, we have a normal week for the first time in the last two weeks so with everything – just getting down, less travel, energise them (the players), three or four good sessions – then we will be ready against PSG.”

Thursday’s result in Germany was our first loss of the summer, with Thomas underlining the need for consistency as we move towards the start of the competitive campaign.

Assessing pre-season in general, he said: “As a whole, from the start to now, I think overall it’s positive. It was a negative performance today and a negative result but overall there have been some really positive performances – the Arsenal one, we were pretty happy with a lot of bits in the Newcastle one – then it’s about that consistency in the team and the principles we want to get into the players. It will take a bit to get up to that consistent level that we want to but I’m not in doubt we will get there.”

Watch | Thomas reflects on Bayern loss

Our final pre-season friendly of this summer ended in defeat in Germany as Bayern Munich ran out 4-0 winners with our former striker Harry Kane among their goalscorers on Thursday evening.

Thomas Frank had yet to suffer a loss since his appointment as Head Coach, but that came to an end in the Telekom Cup at the Allianz Arena after Kane opened the scoring early on before second-half goals from Kingsley Coman, Lennart Karl and Jonah Kusi-Asare – the latter both teenagers who scored with fine curling efforts.

There were a number of players in action against their former clubs, with Joao Palhinha making his first appearance in our colours against his parent club following his recent loan move, while Mathys Tel also returned to Munich after signing permanently for us this summer. And, of course, our all-time top goalscorer Kane was in Bayern’s starting XI.

The first action of note came after just four minutes when Michael Olise curled a 20-yard free-kick just wide with his left foot before the French forward set up the opener for Kane. He clipped a wonderful ball over our defence to the striker, who looked offside before controlling with one touch and sliding the ball into the far corner of Guglielmo Vicario’s net with his second.

Just two minutes later, Palhinha was adjudged to have fouled Josip Stanišić inside the area for a penalty to Bayern and Kane stepped up but his usual ruthlessness from 12 yards evaded him as he blasted the spot-kick way over the bar, slipping as he struck the ball.

Richarlison tested Manuel Neuer with a snap-shot for our first effort in the 17th minute while Leon Goretzka brought a smart save out of Vicario and then found plenty of space inside our area only to half-volley Coman’s cross wide from 15 yards out.

The home side were enjoying the better of the possession and the chances, with Kane seeing a shot cleared off the line and Luis Diaz unable to convert the rebound, while the former Liverpool man was put in by Kane but mis-controlled and Vicario was out quick to smother.

Palhinha’s debut lasted 45 minutes as he was replaced by Lucas Bergvall at half-time, while the pattern of the game continued as the second half got underway with Bayern continuing to be on top. Olise poked Kane’s cross over the bar from the edge of the six-yard box before forcing Vicario into a diving save, while Conrad Laimer scooped a shot over the bar at the end of a swift break.

We were playing some decent football of our own at times, often playing through the thirds with efficiency and accuracy but lacking a cutting edge in the final third and we fell further behind just after the hour mark. Djed Spence was robbed by Laimer out on our left flank and Coman picked up the ball, coming infield before curling into the top corner.

Vicario produced an excellent close range save to prevent Kane adding a third for the hosts before Bayern made a raft of changes and we almost opened our account, Pedro Porro with a wonderful cross which Richarlison headed wide.

Bayern’s third came in the 74th minute as two teenagers combined, David Santos Daiber laying the ball into 17-year-old Karl and he hit a first-time left-foot curler past Vicario. Another fine goal made it 4-0 with 10 minutes remaining, a Bayern move seemingly breaking down but we couldn’t clear the ball and, as it fell to 18-year-old Kusi-Asare, he struck a curling effort from the other side of the area which Vicario could do nothing about.

The last few minutes saw us apply some late pressure but Neuer denied us a consolation when he kept out Tel’s left-footed effort from a tight angle.

A tough evening against the Bundesliga champions, but now we focus on our first competitive game under Frank with the UEFA Super Cup clash against PSG next Thursday.

Thomas Frank has named his side to face FC Bayern in our final pre-season outing at the Allianz Arena on Thursday, live on SPURSPLAY (kick-off 5.30pm UK).

Our Head Coach has made six changes from our 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in Seoul four days prior with the reigning Bundesliga champions providing an excellent test ahead of the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain next Wednesday.

A matter of days after securing his loan switch from Bavaria to north London, latest addition Joao Palhinha is back in familiar territory and comes straight into our midfield three for his first run out in Lilywhite as our new number six.

In the wake of Club legend Heung-Min Son's emotional departure to LAFC yesterday evening, there are changes to the forward line with Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus coming in to start as former Bayern man, Mathys Tel, is named amongst our substitutes.

Guglielmo Vicario is restored in goal and Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence come into our backline with Antonin Kinsky, Kevin Danso and Ben Davies moving to the bench.

The Club is firmly committed to tackling the unauthorised resale of match tickets, which is a criminal offence under English law.

Ticket touting prevents genuine fans from accessing tickets and can result in away fans in home areas. It also rewards those who seek to profit from fans wishing to support their team in person.

This statement is intended to outline the measures the Club is taking to tackle ticket touting and detail what fans can do to support us with these efforts. It also reaffirms our position on the sale or transfer of away match tickets, as well as the types of sanctions issued to those who pass on or mis-sell tickets.

What we’re doing

The Club continues to address the issue of ticket touting through targeted purchasing from unofficial sellers, the ongoing development of our own technology, and by working with the relevant authorities to push for wider campaigns against black market ticket sales.

We also offer direct support to the victims of ticket touts on matchdays, many of whom are unable to access the stadium due to their tickets being invalid. In addition to providing them with documentation which supports in obtaining refunds, we use the information they provide to identify the individuals who mis-sold their tickets. Throughout the 2024/25 season alone, hundreds of indefinite bans were issued to ticket touts.

Touts are also identified through our monitoring of suspicious booking patterns and our investigation of fan reports. We take precautionary actions against any accounts reasonably believed to have direct links to known touts.

What you can do

Ticket touts sell through unauthorised third-party websites, where listings often far exceed face value and where additional fees substantially increase the amount fans pay. In many cases, the tickets they claim to sell simply do not exist.

Supporters can also report fraudulent or unofficial ticket listings to us at any time. On matchdays, any away fans in home sections – who will most likely have obtained their tickets from touts – can be reported either to a steward or to our matchday text service, 07537404821.

Away match tickets

We’re aware that an increasing number of tickets for our away fixtures are sold or transferred to other supporters. While this is not always done for profit, it prevents supporters who have missed out on a ticket and would have otherwise qualified from being able to support the team away from home.

Away match tickets are strictly non-transferable and issued for personal use only. There are no circumstances under which selling or passing on tickets is permitted – including to friends and relatives. Supporters unable to attend an away fixture they have been issued a ticket for should always contact the Club.

Going forward, to help ensure that tickets are used by the fans they are issued to, we will increase the number of random spot checks and matchday collections required for away games.

Sanctions and Banning Policy

Given the options to either return match tickets or distribute them via official platforms, there is no valid reason for any supporter to sell (or attempt to sell) tickets via unofficial channels.

We shall therefore continue to take the strongest possible action against anyone found to have sold or passed tickets on unofficially, in accordance with our Sanctions and Banning policy. Recommended sanctions include ticketing point deductions and indefinite Club bans. The policy also allows for enhanced sanctions to be applied where appropriate.

Any supporters who choose to relinquish control of their ticket will be held responsible for the actions and behaviours of the individual(s) in possession of it. This includes where tickets have been passed to friends or relatives and subsequently re-sold.

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust said:

“THST supports the Club’s policy to ensure that the named ticket holder is the only person who should use a ticket. Demand far outweighs supply, and everyone should have a fair chance of accessing tickets, whether at home or away. We have also asked the Club to continue to explore new technologies and review policies, not only to deter ticket touts, but also to provide opportunities for fans more easily to share tickets legitimately via official channels, ensuring tickets are issued in the fairest way possible to all genuine Spurs supporters.’