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Tottenham

Also known as: Spurs · Tottenham Hotspur · the London team

Tottenham — English Premier League club fighting relegation in 2026 season under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

2019-06-202026-06-08
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  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Tottenham face a crunch clash against Nottingham Forest in Premier League survival fight

    Source

    “Relegation-haunted Tottenham face a crunch clash against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest as the fight for Premier League survival reaches boiling point.”

    Troubled Spurs face Forest showdown, Chelsea need top four surge

  3. The Namibian

    Tottenham will slump into the relegation zone if they lose to Forest and West Ham win

    Source

    “Tottenham will slump into the relegation zone if they lose to Forest and third-bottom West Ham win at Aston Villa on Sunday.”

    Troubled Spurs face Forest showdown, Chelsea need top four surge

  4. The Namibian

    Tottenham are in grave danger of playing in England's second tier for first time since 1977-78

    Source

    “In grave danger of playing in England's second tier for the first time since 1977-78, Tottenham could hardly have picked a worse venue for their latest attempt to ease the threat of relegation.”

    Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge

  5. The Namibian

    Tottenham were humiliated in 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in Champions League last-16 first leg

    Source

    “They were humiliated in a 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday — a calamitous night that featured Tudor substituting keeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes due to a pair of mistakes that led directly to goals.”

    Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge

  6. The Namibian

    Tottenham fell to a sixth straight defeat across all competitions

    Source

    “Pedro Porro pulled one back for the visitors and Dominic Solanke added another as they fell to a sixth straight defeat across all competitions but salvaged a shred of hope for the second leg.”

    Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmare
  7. February 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Tottenham suffered a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle

    Source

    “Benjamin Sesko salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at West Ham as Michael Carrick's perfect start came to an end on Tuesday, while Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle pushed Thomas Frank closer to the exit door.”

    West Ham end Man Utd's winning run, Spurs sink to 16th
Sport

Son Heung-min faces World Cup pressure amid faltering form

The News

South Korea heads to the 2026 World Cup in North America with 33-year-old captain Son Heung-min likely playing his last tournament, amid concerns over his declining performance and coach Hong Myung-bo's unpopularity after pre-World Cup friendly losses to Ivory Coast and Austria. Son has scored 54 goals in 143 games for South Korea and has been their key player for over 15 years, but his recent form has waned since joining Los Angeles FC.

26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Son Heung-min faces World Cup pressure amid faltering form

    South Korea heads to the 2026 World Cup in North America with 33-year-old captain Son Heung-min likely playing his last tournament, amid concerns over his declining performance and coach Hong Myung-bo's unpopularity after pre-World Cup friendly losses to Ivory Coast and Austria. Son has scored 54 goals in 143 games for South Korea and has been their key player for over 15 years, but his recent form has waned since joining Los Angeles FC.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Mexico seeks quarter-final return in World Cup co-hosting bid

    Mexico, co-hosting the World Cup, reached the quarter-finals when it hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986. Under veteran coach Javier Aguirre, Mexico opens Group A against South Africa, followed by matches against South Korea and the Czech Republic.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 23 May

  1. English Premier League season concludes with survival battles

    Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for departures. Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland are also competing for European football places.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Chelsea beats Tottenham 2-1 in Premier League clash

    Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday, leaving Roberto De Zerbi's side in danger of relegation from the Premier League with one game remaining. Spurs face Everton in their final match on Sunday, with a draw likely sufficient for survival given their superior goal difference.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal won their 14th English title after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending a drought since Arsene Wenger's unbeaten 2003/04 season. Manager Mikel Arteta, a former City assistant under Pep Guardiola, has restored the club to title contention after it finished 24 points behind City just four years ago.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 18 May

  1. Tottenham manager urges courage in Chelsea Premier League survival bid

    Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "courage and pride" as they seek to secure Premier League survival in Tuesday's match at Chelsea. With two games left, Spurs are two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with a game in hand, and a point against Chelsea would realistically secure their survival.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Aston Villa beats Liverpool 4–2, secures Champions League spot

    Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4–2 on Friday to secure Champions League qualification, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice. Liverpool slip to fifth place, four points ahead of Bournemouth with two games remaining, raising questions about manager Arne Slot's future.

    16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Arsenal near Premier League title after West Ham win

    Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.

    10 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Bayern Munich eliminated from Champions League by PSG

    Bayern Munich lost 1-1 at home to PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated to return to the competition next season.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

  1. Kane's team-first approach driving Bayern toward Champions League final

    Harry Kane has been instrumental in Bayern Munich's pursuit of the Champions League title, combining back-to-back Bundesliga wins with crucial goals in knockout stages, including strikes against Real Madrid. Kane, who has 53 goals in 45 games this season, faces holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final with the first leg in Paris on Tuesday, with the final in Budapest in May.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Arsenal reclaim Premier League top spot with Newcastle victory

    Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League, while Tottenham won 1-0 against Wolves for their first victory in 2026 under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, easing relegation pressure in a tight battle at the table's bottom.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 April

  1. Arsenal and Manchester City lock on points with five games left

    Arsenal and Manchester City are tied on 70 points with identical goal differences as they battle for the Premier League title with five games remaining, while Tottenham fight to avoid relegation for the first time in nearly 50 years.

    24 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Manchester City edge Arsenal atop Premier League

    Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal. The defeat relegated Burnley to the Championship for the third time in five seasons.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Former Spurs player Davids warns of relegation risk

    Ex-Tottenham midfielder Edgar Davids told AFP that Spurs will struggle to avoid Premier League relegation due to "a lack of quality and a lack of management," though he welcomes the recent appointment of coach Roberto De Zerbi and believes the club should have signed players in the January transfer window.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. Bayern Munich set to clinch 35th Bundesliga title Sunday

    Bayern Munich are 12 points clear with five games remaining and will win the Bundesliga title with a victory against Stuttgart on Sunday, fresh from eliminating Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. Coach Vincent Kompany may rest key players ahead of a German Cup semi-final three days later.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Arsenal face Manchester City in Premier League title showdown

    Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

  1. Arsenal slip further behind City in Premier League title race

    Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points after defeating Chelsea 3-0, while Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. The title race will intensify with a looming meeting between the two clubs, as Arsenal's recent form has raised doubts about their chances of a first league title in 22 years.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 11 April

  1. West Ham beats Wolves 4-0 as Tottenham enters relegation zone

    West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves, with goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos. The result pushed Tottenham into the bottom three for the first time since August 2015.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 April

  1. Leeds reach FA Cup semi-finals after dramatic West Ham penalty shootout

    Leeds United advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years by defeating West Ham United 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Leading 2-0 late in the match, Leeds conceded twice in stoppage time before winning through goalkeeper Lucas Perri's crucial saves in the shootout.

    6 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Tottenham appoints De Zerbi amid Premier League relegation battle

    Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as manager on a five-year deal as they fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League for the first time in nearly 50 years, sitting just one point outside the drop zone with seven games remaining. De Zerbi, former Brighton and Marseille boss, replaces interim manager Igor Tudor, though some Tottenham fan groups have objected to his appointment citing his perceived support for Mason Greenwood.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Mohamed Salah to depart Liverpool after stellar career

    Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah will end his Liverpool career at the close of the season after eight years. The 33-year-old has scored 255 goals across all competitions, won multiple trophies including a Champions League title, and earned multiple Premier League and Player of the Year awards during his time at the club.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Liverpool and Chelsea lose ground in Champions League qualification

    Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton while Chelsea were thumped 3-0 by Everton, both slipping further from the top five places that guarantee next season's Champions League football. The losses give renewed hope to other clubs including Everton, Brentford, and Fulham in the race for Champions League qualification.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. English Premier League clubs fight for survival and Champions League places

    Tottenham face a critical match against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on Sunday as relegation fears intensify, while Chelsea seek to bounce back from a heavy Champions League elimination and climb back into the top four. Liverpool, revitalized after a dominant European win, also battle to maintain Champions League qualification pace.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Van Dijk urges Liverpool focus after routing Galatasaray

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has warned his side not to become overconfident following their dominant 4-0 Champions League defeat of Galatasaray, saying consistency is required to become successful and they must prepare for their next fixture against Brighton.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. English Premier League sides stumble in Champions League last 16

    England's six Champions League teams failed to win in first-leg matches against top European clubs, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham trailing by three goals each. Analysts point to fatigue from the Premier League's gruelling winter schedule without a break, physical style of play, and opponents with greater financial resources as key factors behind the disappointing results.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 March

  1. Arsenal youth star Dowman scores in Premier League title push

    Max Dowman, 16, became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points. City drew 1-1 with West Ham, continuing their recent struggles in the title race.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. English Premier League title and relegation races tighten

    Arsenal moves closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years with a seven-point lead over Manchester City, while struggling Tottenham face Liverpool fighting relegation after winning just once in their last 11 league matches. Manchester United and Aston Villa clash for crucial Champions League qualification places as the weekend's fixtures could significantly reshape the season's outcome.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Atletico Madrid beats error-ridden Tottenham 5-2 in Champions League

    Atletico Madrid dominated a mistake-filled Tottenham to win 5-2 in their Champions League last 16 first leg at the Metropolitano stadium. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky's early errors contributed to Atletico scoring four goals in 22 minutes, though Tottenham salvaged two goals to give themselves hope for the second leg.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

  1. Arsenal, Chelsea face FA Cup fifth-round tests

    Arsenal visit Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in FA Cup fifth-round action, with the Premier League sides seeking to avoid upsets. Liverpool bid to avenge a 2-1 loss at Wolves on Friday.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Arsenal lead Premier League by seven points after City draw

    Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the English Premier League after Bukayo Saka's goal secured a 1-0 win against Brighton, while second-placed Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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