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On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham Hotspur were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry City, writes Phil McNulty. Roberto de Zerbi has used all the tools at his disposal to discover the missing spark in struggling Tottenham Hotspur, from acting as an amateur psychologist to team bonding dinners, then a sunshine break in Marbella. The answer, at least when.

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Tottenham are level with Beyoncé at last. Progress is represented in Roberto De Zerbi’s side earning only their sixth home win in the Premier League since November 2024. Cynics will point out that this spectacular stadium has hosted as many of the American pop star’s gigs during that time, but Spurs are finally singing a happier tune after dragging themselves out of the bottom three thanks to a messy but.

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How Spurs and Coventry City's players rated following their Premier League match. Image source, Getty ImagesByPhil McNultyChief football writer at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumPublished3 minutes agoTottenham finally got their first Premier League win of the season against Coventry City. Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below. Premier League: Tottenham squeeze past Coventry to end winless start - reaction Antonin Kinsky: Fumbled first-half corner.

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England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension? Winner of the 2017 Women's Euros with her own Netherlands and runner-up at the subsequent World Cup in 2019, she certainly had the pedigree, but could she deliver on her promises? Five years on, Wiegman has pocketed two more European Championships and acquired another silver medal on the.

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Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage faces a fight to keep his job, but will be given more time. A string of poor results - most recently Sunday's 5-0 drubbing by Brighton - makes this week a crucial one in determining his future. Sage has won just two of his opening seven Premier League games in charge, while the 17 goals they have conceded is the most in the league. But.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month. The 41-year-old captain walked out of Portugal's Nations League squad in September after being an unused substitute against Norway and then finding out he would not start against Denmark. Ronaldo said in a lengthy statement he had left because Portugal coach Jorge Jesus twice "broke his word", accusing him of.