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@ESPNUK He's a rare talent. Indeed like father like son

@Cristiano @AlNassrFC_EN @AlNassrFC Congratulations 🎊 champ 🏆 Finally you've conquered. What an emotional monent it is for one of footballs great

CHAMPIONS!!!!! 🏆 🟡🔵

@AlNassrFC Congratulations 🎊 Goat. You conquered. What an absolute emotional moment for one of footballs great

حُسمت .. حُسمت .. رسميًا #النصر_بطل_الدوري السعودي للمحترفين 2025-26 💛 ألف مبرووووك لجماهير النصر العالمي العظيم في كل العالم 🌏

@oliverdixon_ @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC Exactly. You can't compare Bielsa exploiting a loophole that didn't exist in the rulebook to clubs actively breaking explicit, codified rules that they signed up for. If you break the law of the land, you pay the tax. Time to face the music.

@OkposioF @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC No rules in place when Bielsa did it, rules now and they’ve been broken, suffer the consequences

🚨 BREAKING: Southampton lose appeal in attempt to overturn expulsion from Championship play-off final for spying on opponents. #SaintsFC spot goes to Middlesbrough; #MFC to face Hull City at Wembley on Saturday. By @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72938…

@paulsoda36 @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC You cant completely say it cheating was it the player who did the filming or staff of the club

@OkposioF @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC Earned or cheated there way to ?

@ReddishHatter @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC Exactly. Rules and punishments only matter if they’re enforced properly. If clubs or staff know there are real consequences for crossing the line, it protects the integrity of the game and discourages others from trying similar things in future.

@OkposioF @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC It’s a massive deterrent in case other teams try to do the same thing in the future, im all for it!

@joel_emeil @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC Different competition formats don’t suddenly change the principles involved. Whether it’s a league match or a knockout tie, the conversation is still about standards, conduct and integrity. The context may differ, but accountability doesn’t.

@OkposioF @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC You're comparing apples and oranges... one was a league game and the other was a knockout game.

You can’t separate it from sport when the alleged actions directly affect competition and trust in the league. Fairness, integrity and accountability are foundations of football, not optional extras. If consequences eventually come, they won’t be because of rivalry or bias they’ll come from decisions made by people within the club itself.

@OkposioF @David_Ornstein @Dan_Sheldon_ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC It isn’t a purely sporting infraction though is it? It’s about fairness, decency and the integrity of the league, I genuinely hope those things don’t happen to our neighbours, but if they do it will be because of their own staff’s actions

@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC Love him or hate him, Djed Spence showing this level of grit proves he wants to cement his future at Tottenham permanently. After all the loan spells and scrutiny over his attitude in the past, putting his body on the line like this completely silences the critics.

🚨 EXCL: Djed Spence suffered broken jaw during Tottenham Hotspur loss at Chelsea. 25yo right-back picked up injury in challenge with Liam Delap but expected to play for #THFC v Everton on last day of Premier League season in protective mask @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72983…

People blaming the medical department are missing the point. If a player explicitly tells the coaching staff he wants to put on a mask and fight for the badge after a tough loss to Chelsea, you have to respect the absolute elite mentality. This is exactly what Ange wants in his dressing room.

Is a 25-year-old risking further permanent facial damage for a match that ultimately doesn't change the trajectory of Tottenham's season actually admirable, or is the pressure of modern football culture just completely toxic? If he takes another hit to that jaw, the consequences are severe.

@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC Let's look at the cold facts, Spence playing through a broken jaw with a mask is going to make him a cult hero among Spurs fans, but it completely masks the deeper tactical issues. Tottenham shouldn't need an injured right-back to get over the line against Everton at home.

@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC No disrespect to Liam Delap, but younger forwards in England need to learn how to control their bodies better in aerial and physical duels. There’s a massive difference between holding your ground and causing structural facial damage to another professional.

Djed Spence has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise highly inconsistent defensive block for Tottenham recently. The fact that his injury happened during a loss to Chelsea just adds insult to injury for a fanbase that is completely exhausted by this season's defensive errors.

@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC Respectfully, if this was any top-four side fighting for a trophy, the manager would rest him instantly. Risking Spence against Everton on the final day feels like a forced PR stunt to show "mentality" rather than a logical tactical decision. Give the academy kids a run instead.

Unpopular opinion: Liam Delap’s physical playstyle frequently crosses the line from "Premier League physicality" into being downright dangerous. This isn't just a standard collision; breaking an opponent's jaw during a challenge requires a level of reckless force that should have been heavily reviewed by VAR.

Terrible news for Spence, but let's look at the tactical reality, Spurs losing at Chelsea just completely exposed how thin Ange Postecoglou’s defensive depth actually is. Relying on a player wearing a protective mask for a broken jaw shows exactly why Tottenham needs a massive squad overhaul this summer.

Let’s be completely real: playing a professional football match with a literally broken jaw just to feature on the final day against Everton is incredibly reckless. No matter how much "pashun" fans want to see, the medical team shouldn't even be clearing this. A player's long-term health has to come before a dead-rubber final matchday.

@FabrizioRomano @BeanymanSports Such a beautiful human moment for Mikel and his family, but let’s not pretend Pep Guardiola didn't practically hand them the title with Man City’s bizarre late-season collapse. Arsenal were elite, but they got a massive safety net from Manchester this year.

🥺🏆 Mikel Arteta: “It’s one of the best feelings I’ve ever had. I couldn’t watch City game. I could hear noises from inside, then my son opened the door, ran towards me… …he was crying and he said ‘we are champions daddy!”. @BeanymanSports 🎥

@FabrizioRomano Chivas fans have every right to feel hurt by this. Winning 5 titles with the Rebaño Sagrado made him a club icon, and seeing him lead an direct rival like Monterrey just feels wrong. Modern football business truly has no room for sentimentality.

🚨🇲🇽 Matías Almeyda signed his contract as new Monterrey head coach. 🔐 2-year contract for Almeyda at Monterrey, announcement to follow. Back to Mexico after he won 5 titles at Chivas before joining AEK Athens and Sevilla.

@FabrizioRomano Huge coup for Rayados, but his recent stint with Sevilla proved that his tactical approach struggles heavily when facing rigid, elite defensive blocks. Liga MX has evolved significantly since 2018. It’s a massive gamble to assume he’ll replicate his Chivas success instantly.