Runner-up in Europe in 2019 -they lost the Champions League final to Liverpool-, Tottenham is one of the teams considered great in England.
It does not have the banner of Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool or Chelsea, however, with players like Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Hugo Lloris and Richarlison, it is respected nationally and internationally.
The campaign this season in the Premier League has been reasonably good, so much so that the London team, in fifth position until this Saturday (29), is in contention for a place in the next European Champions League.
Only the image, taking into account the entire universe, is not that bright.
In the Champions League, elimination in the round of 16 against Milan; in the FA Cup, losing to Sheffield United also in the round of 16; and the Premier title, which will go to Manchester City or Arsenal, was never close.
Italian coach Antonio Conte, known for his explosive temper, left at the end of March after criticizing the players after a 3-3 (Tottenham won 3-1) win with bottom club Southampton.
In general, in the ten most recent matches, only two wins, with four losses and four draws. The crowd doesn’t have to be jumping for happiness.
However, he had reason to jump in rage last weekend. In one of the most disappointing matches in its 140-year history, Tottenham, visiting Newcastle (rivals for a Champions League spot), suffered a 6-1 rout.
tremendous beating With 21 minutes to play, they were already down 5-0, and goalkeeper Lloris was replaced at half-time by interim coach Cristian Stellini, who was Conte’s assistant. Perhaps to avoid even greater humiliation for the world champion with France in 2018 and runner-up in 2022.
The result dropped Stellini, who only stayed four games (one win, one draw and two losses, including one against Newcastle). Also interim, Ryan Mason joined.
The embarrassment in Newcastle, however, did not go unscathed by the players. Ashamed and guilty, they decided to return the favor to the fans who left London and traveled to the north of England to support the team, receiving an afternoon of suffering and regret in return.
“As a team, we understand your frustration, your anger,” Lloris wrote in a statement on behalf of the players to the fans.
«We know that words are not enough in situations like this, but believe me, a loss like this hurts. We appreciate his support, home and away, and with that in mind, we would like to refund the price of your St. James tickets.” Park [o estádio do Newcastle].»
Around 3,200 Tottenham fans will receive a ticket refund if they apply for a place with the club.
The prices charged by Newcastle vary from game to game. For this one specifically, ESPN reported that Tottenham supporters paid an average of £30 (£30) for the ticket.
Thus, the athletes will have a loss of R$ 601 thousand. If the account is distributed equally among the 25 players on the squad (15 play 6-1), each one will disburse R$ 24,000 – for several of them, with astronomical salaries, it is a pittance.
I don’t know if this act is unprecedented, I don’t remember if a similar case has happened before. It’s right? It’s worth the discussion.
Soccer is a game of many alternatives, and even the best teams risk being bitterly defeated on one unlucky day.
However, if the feeling of the players is of unfulfilled duty, performance well below expectations, lack of commitment or race, then compensation must be made, eventually repeated and set as an example to footballers who earn salaries. millionaires.
For those who pay dearly to support the club from the heart, they only suffer pain in their hearts, not in their pockets.
In time: For the compensation to be complete, it was necessary to pay, in addition to the ticket, the cost of the trip (transportation) and food (a sandwich and a beer or soft drink). Here’s the idea.
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