AliousSpurs and the Magpies traveled halfway across the globe shortly after wrapping up their Premier League seasons to face off in a friendly match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Despite a thrilling game witnessed by a massive crowd, predominantly supporting the Lilywhites, where James Maddison’s goal was countered by Alexander Isak’s equalizer, it was Eddie Howe’s team who clinched victory with a 5-4 win in a penalty shootout.
Football Insider reported that besides connecting with their expanding Australian fan base, Tottenham’s journey Down Under also aimed at exploring new commercial opportunities for the club.
However, this decision faced criticism, with pundits like Brazil expressing concern over the strain put on players who had just finished a demanding season, especially with major tournaments like the Euros approaching.
Agbonlahor echoed these sentiments, labeling the trip as a money-driven move, disregarding the players’ welfare.
The post-season friendly in Australia was deemed unfair on the players, particularly those gearing up for Copa America and the Euros.
There are calls for the Premier League to intervene, potentially introducing regulations to prevent similar scenarios in the future, with the PFA likely to lobby for such changes.
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