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Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is a professional football club based in Tottenham, North London, England.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Tottenham Hotspur is a professional football club based in North London, England. Commonly called Spurs, it competes in the Premier League and plays at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What it is

Founded in 1882 as Hotspur F.C., Tottenham Hotspur is one of England's best-known clubs. It sits in the Premier League, the top tier of English football, and has a global fanbase including Canadian supporters.

Key details

The club moved to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019, replacing the old White Hart Lane. The stadium holds 62,850 fans. The current head coach listed in the supplied sources is Roberto De Zerbi.

Why it matters to Canadians

Premier League matches are widely broadcast in Canada, and Spurs have a notable Canadian following. Canadian readers may also be interested in the club's links to players like Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

In short

  • Founded in 1882 as Hotspur F.C.
  • Plays in the Premier League, England's top division.
  • Home ground since 2019: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • Nicknamed Spurs.
Canadian angle

Tottenham Hotspur has Canadian relevance through Premier League broadcast coverage, Canadian supporters, and the broader interest in English soccer among Canadian readers.

Quick questions

What is Tottenham's stadium called?
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Who is Tottenham's manager?
The supplied sources list Roberto De Zerbi as head coach.
When is Tottenham's next match?
The supplied sources do not include a fixture list. Check an up-to-date schedule for the next match.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.
    Supports: Club identity, founding date, league, home stadium, capacity, owner, and head coach listed in the provided result.
  2. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/8586/squad/tottenham-hotspur
    Supports: Squad/coach listing in the provided result.
  3. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2590
    Supports: Ground name, capacity, and manager in the provided result.
  4. Goal — https://www.goal.com/en-gh/team/tottenham-hotspur/squad/22doj4sgsocqpxw45h607udje
    Supports: Manager listing in the provided result.