Tottenham defeated Auckland 0-2 in Friendlies Clubs. The fixture is part of the Club Friendlies stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Eden Park in Auckland. C. K. Kawana Waugh officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Auckland vs Tottenham meeting in Friendlies Clubs with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Auckland and Tottenham. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Cristian Romero could be on his way out of Tottenham this summer, and Inter could be his next destination, according to Piero Ausilio. The post Inter sporting director confirms ‘definite interest’ in Tottenham’s Romero appeared first on SoccerNews.
Roberto De Zerbi gave opportunities to several young players as Tottenham beat Auckland FC 2-0, with Archie Gray wearing the armband. The post De Zerbi says age is just a number after Gray captains Spurs to Auckland triumph appeared first on SoccerNews.
Inter sporting director confirms attempt to sign RomeroSpurs captain helped Argentina reach World Cup finalInter have entered talks with Tottenham over the potential signing of Cristian Romero. The Spurs captain helped Argentina reach a second straight World Cup final this month, but could leave this summer for a significant fee after an eventful five-year spell.The centre-back has made 156 appearances since he joined Tottenham in 2021 and guided the club to Europa League success last year, but served four separate suspensions during a difficult 2025-26 campaign. Continue reading...
Scarlett and Richarlison on target in Spurs’ 2-0 victory40,112 a record crowd for a men’s match in New ZealandDane Scarlett and Richarlison were on target as an under-strength Tottenham opened their pre-season tour with an entertaining 2-0 win over the A-League champions, Auckland FC, on Sunday.Roberto De Zerbi rested most of his top players but the Premier League side dominated a match played in damp conditions. The 40,112 who packed into the All Blacks’ famed rugby ground formed the biggest crowd to watch a men’s football match in New Zealand. It surpassed the previous best of 37,034 for a New Zealand World Cup qualifying match against Peru in 2017. They were treated to a fast-paced contest, even if both sides were missing several of their best players. Continue reading...
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi said he did not want to take any risks as he fielded a young side in a pre-season win against A-League champions Auckland FC in New Zealand. Dane Scarlett and Richarlison scored the goals for Spurs as Mateus Fernandes, an £85m signing from West Ham, was the only one of the club's major summer arrivals to feature. Sandro Tonali, who joined Tottenham in a £100m deal from Newcastle United, missed out with "one small problem", while defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi also didn't figure.
Having beaten MK Dons in their first pre-season friendly, Tottenham Hotspur continued their preparations for the 2026-27 campaign with a win over New Zealand side Auckland FC. This is how 22-year-old attacker Dane Scarlett broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, before Richarlison set the final score at 2-0 in the 70th. Dane gives us […] The post Dane Scarlett breaks deadlock in Spurs pre-season victory over Auckland FC (Video) appeared first on SoccerNews.
While the France captain finished as the competition's top scorer, he also reached another milestone that underlined his extraordinary athletic ability, leaving several elite players, including Erling Haaland, behind in the process. Kylian Mbappe once again stole the spotlight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding another remarkable achievement to an already memorable tournament. While the France captain finished as the competition’s top scorer, he also reached another milestone that underlined his extraordinary athletic ability, leaving several elite players, including Erling Haaland, behind in the process. The World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada showcased some of football’s quickest stars, with attacking players, defenders, and full-backs all producing eye-catching numbers. However, one statistic separated Mbappe from the rest of the field, even though France ultimately fell short of lifting the trophy after losing to Spain in the semifinals. As the tournament’s physical performance data was released, Mbappe emerged as the fastest player at the 2026 World Cup after reaching an astonishing top speed of 37.61 km/h. That figure placed him comfortably at the top of the rankings and highlighted why defenders continue to struggle whenever the Real Madrid forward has space to attack. His explosive pace remained one of France’s biggest weapons throughout the competition, helping him score 10 goals in eight matches on the way to claiming the Golden Boot. Mbappe also enjoyed another historic milestone during the tournament. His 10-goal campaign lifted his World Cup total to 22 goals, moving him ahead of Lionel Messi as the competition’s all-time leading scorer. Unexpected names challenge soccer’s biggest stars While Mbappé topping the speed rankings came as little surprise, the players immediately behind him caught many fans off guard. Sweden winger Anthony Elanga finished second after recording a top speed of 37.16 km/h, just 0.45 km/h behind Mbappe. The Manchester United academy graduate demonstrated throughout the tournament that his pace can trouble even the strongest defenses. 💨🇫🇷 KYLIAN MBAPPÉ, JOUEUR LE PLUS RAPIDE DE LA COUPE DU MONDE !🔥 La France est la nation la plus représentée avec au total 3️⃣ joueurs dans le Top 10 😍 pic.twitter.com/wEeAkBpEG8— Prime Video Sport France (@PVSportFR) July 24, 2026 Third place belonged to Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven, who reached 36.77 km/h. The Tottenham Hotspur center-back once again showed why he is widely regarded as one of the quickest defenders in world soccer. Jordan Bos edges out Erling Haaland One of the biggest surprises in the rankings came from Australia. Jordan Bos registered a sprint of 36.67 km/h to claim fourth place, finishing ahead of Norway striker Erling Haaland despite receiving far less global attention than the Manchester City superstar. Haaland rounded out the top five after recording 36.52 km/h, an outstanding number by any standard. However, it left him trailing Bos, Elanga, and Van de Ven, making the Australian full-back one of the tournament’s most unexpected statistical leaders.
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