Tottenham vs Roma

An English team and an Italian team are playing a friendly in Israel. Because... reasons.

Can’t wait to see what kind of veiled and not so veiled comments Jose puts out before and after this match, especially since Jose and Conte have... Ollie Skipp is out, and that’s less so — he is suffering from a foot injury sustained in training that apparently required stitches but he isn’t supposed to be out long. NOTE: please do not post links to illegal streams in the comments or allude to where people can find them. This is Spurs’ last tune-up before the start of the Premier League season against Southampton on August 6. But ultimately, we’re here for the football and that’s what we’re going to focus on. Tottenham are also apparently interested in Roma dribbly attacking midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo in what remains of the transfer window.

LIVE: Follow right here for live updates from Tottenham's final pre-season friendly of the summer against Roma in Israel.

Roma almost score within a minute. Spurs players not happy at all with the referee. It ends up running past both as they get in each other's way. End to end in the early stages as Zaniolo gets a little push from Romero in the box and appeals for a penalty which is waved away before a long ball sets Kulusevski away and after a one-two with Kane the ball almost reaches Son in the centre. Kane goes to ground following Ibanez's challenge but it's not given. Romero with a fine tackle on Zaniolo to stop the Roma man from shooting in the box.

Tottenham wrap up their 20022/23 preseason campaign with a trip to Israel to face Jose Mourinho and Roma.

11 Mins: AS Roma are carrying all of the early threat here in Haifa as Lorenzo Pellegrini whizzes a free kick over Lloris' crossbar. 15 Mins: Finally some signs of life from Spurs as the Roma tempo drops slightly. The decision goes Roma's way and Mourinho can see the finish line against his old side. — — 1 1 1 0 0 0 Mourinho was the story at the start and finish of the game as the veteran Portuguese boss offered a reminder to Spurs fans of his streetwise nous.

Pre Match: Tottenham vs Roma - kick-off 7.15pm · Tottenham's last pre-season friendly before PL season start · Antonio Conte's side face Southampton next Saturday 3pm · Spurs face familiar face in former manager Jose Mourinho · Get Sky Sports | Download the ...

Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho have a long history of competing against each other and managing similar clubs. Both managers have won league titles with ...

And if he can do that while securing another top-four finish, the season will be nothing but a success for Spurs. Roma would be ecstatic with a Champions League place in Italy, but their ceiling might end up being a Europa League berth if they don't win the tournament. As Conte was in London in search of ending Spurs' trophy drought, Mourinho managed to lead Roma toward a UEFA Europa Conference League title in the inaugural season of the competition. Spurs were in the middle of a disappointing season despite Mourinho leading them to the EFL Cup final against Manchester City with a chance to secure the team's first trophy since 2008. It's a transition that shows that breakups can be good for both parties involved as the separation has seen Mourinho and Spurs enter better places. He added Dejan Kulusevski in January to help secure a top-four place and a platform for Spurs to build upon as they prepare for Champions League play this season ( on Paramount+). Heading into this season, Conte has gotten the backing that Mourinho wanted to add Richarlison, Clement Lenglet, Yves Bissouma, Djed Spence, Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster. Both managers have won league titles with Chelsea and Inter Milan and have a long history of competing for the highest honors.

It will be Antonio Conte versus Jose Mourinho once again as Tottenham are set to lock horns with Roma in their final pre-season friendly on July 30 at the ...

However, the Brazilian will not be available in the opening league fixture due to a suspension. Hence, there is a chance that fans might get to see the attacking trio of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, and Richarlison start the game. We are talking about really good players and the club and I, we think they deserve to play games regularly. Meanwhile, marquee signing Paula Dybala made his debut against Ascoli in the 1-0 defeat. However, Oliver Skipp is doubtful after the midfielder suffered a knock during a recent training session which has required stitches on top of his foot. Although a friendly encounter, you surely don't want to miss this match as two master tacticians face each other.

Tottenham have ended their 2022/23 preseason campaign with a 1-0 defeat against former boss Jose Mourinho's Roma in Israel.

11 Mins: AS Roma are carrying all of the early threat here in Haifa as Lorenzo Pellegrini whizzes a free kick over Lloris' crossbar. 15 Mins: Finally some signs of life from Spurs as the Roma tempo drops slightly. The decision goes Roma's way and Mourinho can see the finish line against his old side. — — 1 1 1 0 0 0 Mourinho was the story at the start and finish of the game as the veteran Portuguese boss offered a reminder to Spurs fans of his streetwise nous.

Former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho got one over his old team on Saturday night. Mourinho's Roma side beat Spurs 1-0 in a pre-season friendly in Israel.

Spurs will begin the new season at home to Southampton next weekend. Spurs had been unbeaten in their first three summer friendlies but ended their pre-season by falling to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Mourinho's Roma in Israel. But Spurs were unable to register a single shot on target, despite star striker Harry Kane playing the full 90 minutes.