France surged to an early lead against Colombia, but the visitors stormed back at Stade de France to earn their first ever win against Les Bleus.
Hugo Lloris slammed France’s complacency on Friday night following their 3-2 defeat against Colombia in Paris despite leading 2-0 after 26 minutes.
Strikes from Olivier Giroud and Thomas Lemar looked to have France on their way to an easy win, but Luis Muriel clawed one back before half-time and Radamel Falcao and Juan Quintero struck in the second half to give the visitors the win.
Following the match, the France captain expressed his anger at the way his team played in the last hour of the game
Lloris…
Mauricio Pochettino is waiting on news of Harry Kane’s ankle injury at Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino is waiting on news of Harry Kane’s ankle injury at Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino is waiting on news of Harry Kane’s ankle injury at Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino is waiting on news of Harry Kane’s ankle injury at Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino is waiting on news of Harry Kane’s ankle injury at Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino is waiting on news of Harry Kane’s ankle injury at Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino is waiting on news of Harry Kane’s ankle injury at Tottenham.
BOURNEMOUTH — Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris hailed the squad’s spirit as they recovered from Wednesday’s Champions League heartache and losing Harry Kane to injury to thrash Bournemouth 4-1 on Sunday.
Spurs looked to be suffering a European hangover following the midweek defeat to Juventus when they fell behind to Junior Stanislas’ goal inside 10 minutes at the Vitality Stadium.
Kane then limped off with an ankle injury but Spurs equalised soon after through Dele Alli, and Son Heung-Min’s double…
The ESPN FC crew explain why they’re picking Tottenham to see off Juventus in the second leg of their Champions League tie.
LONDON — Mauricio Pochettino and Hugo Lloris have urged Tottenham to play with freedom and enjoy the occasion in Wednesday’s Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Juventus.
Spurs can progress to the quarterfinals with a goalless draw or a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium after scoring two away goals in the 2-2 draw in Turin three weeks ago.
But Pochettino, the Spurs manager, told his players to forget about the possible permutations and play to win against the Serie A champions.
“In front…
Despite torrential rains courtesy of Storm Eleanor, Tottenham secure all three points in Wales against Swansea City.
Despite torrential rains courtesy of Storm Eleanor, Tottenham secure all three points in Wales against Swansea City.
Despite torrential rains courtesy of Storm Eleanor, Tottenham secure all three points in Wales against Swansea City.
Mauricio Pochettino says Fernando Llorente’s goal against Swansea City is an example of the luck needed to win a football match.
The FC crew react to Tottenham’s win in tough conditions at Swansea and what failing to finish top four would mean for Spurs.
SWANSEA, Wales — Hugo Lloris hailed Fernando Llorente’s impact after he scored his first Premier League goal for Tottenham in Tuesday’s 2-0 win at Swansea.
Lloris was particularly pleased that Spurs scored from a set-piece for the second game running when Llorente headed home Christian Eriksen’s free kick after 12 minutes — albeit from an offside position.
Harry Kane, who was only fit enough for the bench after a heavy cold, had opened the scoring from Eriksen’s free kick in the 5-2 win over Southampton…
Real Madrid suffer their first group stage loss since 2012 at the hands of Tottenham at Wembley Stadium.
Mauricio Pochettino spoke after his side’s victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League and explained why he believes his side are one of the best teams in Europe.
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering an adductor injury in Wednesday’s 3-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid.
Lloris was a conspicuous absence from the France squad on Thursday when it was named by national team boss Didier Deschamps for this month’s friendlies against Wales on Nov. 10 and Germany in Cologne four days later.
But Deschamps told reporters that Lloris, who usually captains France, had suffered “a tear of the big adductor.”
The…
Following Tottenham’s defeat against Man United, the FC guys place the blame on Mauricio Pochettino and his squad changes.
Craig Burley explains who was at fault for Tottenham as Anthony Martial was allowed time and space for the winner.
Mauricio Pochettino says if Dele Alli scored on his golden chance for Spurs then no one would be bringing up Harry Kane.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris believes his side can keep the pressure on leaders Manchester City if they show consistency.
Spurs lost 1-0 at Manchester United on Saturday, with City winning 3-2 at West Bromwich Albion to move eight points clear of the third-placed Londoners.
But Lloris feels it is too early to draw firm conclusions about the Premier League race and told reporters: “Before, even now, we don’t really talk about the title.
“The target is to be as consistent as possible,…
The FC panel see Spurs’ draw with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu as a statement that they can compete in the Champions League.
Hugo Lloris and Harry Kane talk the finer points of Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Real Madrid.
Hugo Lloris has said his decision to stay at Tottenham Hotspur has been justified by the club’s progress under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Lloris joined Spurs from Lyon in 2012 but considered leaving after two turbulent seasons that concluded with the sackings of Andre Villas-Boas and Tim Sherwood.
But the France captain said he decided to stay after Pochettino succeeded Sherwood in summer 2014, with the manager appointing the goalkeeper club captain soon afterwards.
Spurs have since mounted two…
The ESPN FC crew discuss Harry Kane following his Champions League treble for Tottenham.
The ESPN FC crew discuss Harry Kane following his Champions League treble for Tottenham.
With the third games in the group stage complete, Nick Ames picks the best Champions League XI — with Tottenham having a few to celebrate.
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Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham)
Mauricio Pochettino said Lloris “showed his real level” during Tottenham’s excellent draw at the Bernabeu and few would argue otherwise. While Tottenham could even have won it at the other end (but for Keylor Navas) they owed so much to Lloris, whose headline save came when…
Hugo Lloris and Keylor Navas each put on a show between the sticks as Real Madrid and Spurs battled to a draw.
Hugo Lloris and Keylor Navas each put on a show between the sticks as Real Madrid and Spurs battled to a draw.
The FC panel see Spurs’ draw with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu as a statement that they can compete in the Champions League.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas praised the “excellent” saves made by Tottenham counterpart Hugo Lloris in Tuesday’s 1-1 Champions League draw at the Bernabeu.
Raphael Varane’s own goal under pressure from Harry Kane gave the Premier League side the lead after 20 minutes, with Cristiano Ronaldo equalising from the penalty spot before half-time after Toni Kroos had been felled by Serge Aurier.
Lloris and Navas came to the fore after the break, with the Spurs captain denying Karim Benzema and…
Hugo Lloris and Keylor Navas each put on a show between the sticks as Real Madrid and Spurs battled to a draw.
Hugo Lloris and Keylor Navas each put on a show between the sticks as Real Madrid and Spurs battled to a draw.
The FC panel see Spurs’ draw with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu as a statement that they can compete in the Champions League.
Mauricio Pochettino believes Hugo Lloris proved himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world after his stunning save helped Tottenham earn a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.
All the attention in the build-up to the match was on Harry Kane and his battle with Cristiano Ronaldo, but it was Lloris who stole the show at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Ronaldo had levelled from the penalty spot after Raphael Varane’s own-goal put Spurs in front before Lloris pulled off a series of brilliant stops in the second…