Tottenham vs Roma

Roma and Spurs (or the English Roma as we prefer to call them) are set for a late summer tune-up in Haifa—but will we see Dybala?

No disrespect intended to any of Roma’s previous opponents this summer, but today’s tuneup against Tottenham Hotspur is the Giallorossi’s toughest pre-season test. Your team to face— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) @OfficialASRoma pic.twitter.com/bSDlGJkSGd July 30, 2022 Paulo Dybala in campo dal primo minuto #ASRoma pic.twitter.com/nVVQPj2foQ July 30, 2022

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.

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.

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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 ...