From humble beginnings to becoming the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world, Josh Taylor’s career was marked by fire, ferocity, and national pride, writes JOHN WIGHT
Tottenham unable to contain the maestro
Messi watches the ball roll into the back of the net
Tensions simmer and wickets tumble on gripping second day at the Oval
Tottenham 2-4 Barcelona
by Kadeem Simmonds
at Wembley Stadium
EVERYONE has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Tottenham had a plan until they conceded inside two minutes.
They had a plan until Lionel Messi decided he wanted to do Lionel Messi things in the second half and put this game to bed.
The 4-2 scoreline flattered Barcelona, but, as this young Spurs side continues to get to grips with the Champions League, defeats like this can be turned into vital learning experiences.
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