Tottenham Hotspurs

Tottenham Hotspurs

Despite Lionel Messi’s brilliance at his disposal, Ernesto Valverde could not save his job as Barcelona boss. Photo: Reuters

Shocks of the season thus far

In such a situation, even though the business end of the season still awaits, this list takes a look at the five major incidents that shook European football for the time being. 

Football - Champions League - Group B - Tottenham Hotspur v Olympiacos - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - November 26, 2019 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho celebrates with Serge Aurier after the match. Reuters

Mourinho to take Spurs training via video amid coronavirus lockdown

FILE PHOTO: Football - Champions League - Tottenham Hotspur Training - Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre, London, Britain - March 9, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane during training. Reuters

Trophy-hungry Kane says he cannot guarantee Spurs stay without progress

Spurs' player Vertonghen's family robbed at knife point

Spurs' player Vertonghen's family robbed at knife point

Football - Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - RB Leipzig v Tottenham Hotspur - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - March 10, 2020 RB Leipzig's Peter Gulacsi reacts to Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela and Dele Alli. Reuters

Tottenham went down without a fight says Alli

Football - Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - RB Leipzig v Tottenham Hotspur - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - March 10, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli in action with RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer. Reuters

Leipzig eliminate Spurs to claim first ever last eight spot

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Spurs' Dier ready to play Burnley after Norwich fracas: Mourinho

Football - FA Cup Fifth Round - Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester City - Hillsborough, Sheffield, Britain - March 4, 2020 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero in action with Sheffield Wednesday's Tom Lees and Joey Pelupessy. Reuters

Aguero sends Man City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - March 1, 2020 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo and Conor Coady celebrate after the match. Reuters

Wily Wolves come from behind to beat Spurs 3-2

FILE PHOTO: Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - Picture taken February 16, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min holds his arm during the match. Reuters

Spurs' Son to 'self-isolate' on return from South Korea

FILE PHOTO: Football - Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Tottenham Hotspur v RB Leipzig - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 19, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho before the match. Reuters

Top-four finish for Spurs would be incredible: Mourinho

Football - Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Tottenham Hotspur v RB Leipzig - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 19, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho looks dejected at the end of the match. Reuters

Mourinho defiant after Tottenham's loss to Leipzig

Football - Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Tottenham Hotspur v RB Leipzig - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 19, 2020 RB Leipzig's Timo Werner scores their first goal from the penalty spot. Reuters

Werner penalty gives Leipzig 1-0 win at Tottenham