KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: Spend some time with De Zerbi and you soon understand why so many big names are agreeing to sign up to the Spurs reboot. Daily Mail Sport was fortunate enough to have more than an hour in his company‚ inside a temporary boardroom set up at the chic InterContinental Hotel in Australia‚ within walking distance of the Sydney Opera House.

Tonali on target as ten-man Tottenham beat disappointing Chelsea in Sydney

Tottenham star Kevin Danso endured a brief pre-season nightmare after he was sent off against bitter Premier League rivals Chelsea in Sydney on Saturday. The defender was brought on by manager Roberto De Zerbi during the clash after half-time‚ with the two teams all square at 1-1 after the first-half. But after just three minutes‚ he was handed his marching orders for a risky and unnecessary challenge on a sprinting Joao Pedro.

Richarlison downs Chelsea as 10-man Spurs win Sydney derby

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Tel scores stunner as Tottenham edge out Sydney shootout win

Tottenham beat Sydney on penalties in pre-season match

Tottenham player ratings vs Sydney: Tel stars as Robertson shows class

KIERAN GILL AT THE ALLIANZ STADIUM IN SYDNEY: At times‚ it looked like Tottenham Hotspur had an extra man in this friendly‚ though that was not because they were so superior to their Australian opponents Sydney FC. Rather‚ it was owing to our referee‚ Adam Kersey‚ wearing a shirt scarily similar in style and colour to those being sported by Spurs. He was picking up nice pockets of space in midfield‚ at least. So too was Lucas Bergvall‚ whose inclusion was not entirely expected‚ considering he previously informed Spurs of his preference to leave this summer. Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are among those who have shown interest in the 20-year-old midfielder.

Robertson makes debut as Spurs beat Sydney FC on penalties

Tottenham 1-0 Sydney FC: Tel opens scoring with free kick - LIVE

Lucas Bergvall starts Tottenham's Sydney friendly despite exit links

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score‚ team news and updates as Tottenham take on Sydney FC in a pre-season tour game in Moore Park‚ Sydney.

Tottenham vs Sydney FC: Pre-season friendly - LIVE

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Chelsea begin Alonso reign with thrilling 6-4 win in Sydney

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as Xabi Alonso leads out Chelsea for the first time as they face Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly in Sydney.

Sydney FC vs Tottenham: Prediction‚ kick-off time‚ team news‚ odds

Both Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus have been left out of Tottenham's squad for their pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia‚ as the duo's recovery continues to falter. Spurs are continuing their pre-season with three fixtures taking place across Auckland and Sydney‚ following a slender 1-0 win over League One side MK Dons at Hotspur Way on Wednesday. But Kulusevski and Kudus have both been omitted from Roberto De Zerbi's 35-man squad‚ as both struggle to recover from long-term injuries.

Cups of tea and a roaring crowd: Sydney's Algerian community gathers for nailbiter

Erling Haaland makes hilarious Sydney Sweeney admission - 'I was thinking of her'

Auckland FC beat Sydney to become New Zealand's first A-League champions

New Zealand's Auckland sink Sydney FC to claim historic title

Auckland 1-0 Sydney FC - Howieson winner earns Black Knights their first title

Kisnorbo signs new three-year contract with Sydney FC

Aussie FIFA Series kicks off with China defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Sydney

Making of a NXGN winner: The rise of Sydney Schertenleib

Sydney Sweeney names Man Utd icon as favourite footballer after stunning fans with skills

Sydney Sweeney reveals her weakness for Cristiano Ronaldo: "He's my favorite footballer"

Sydney Sweeney pays a compliment to Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes in surprise appearance at soccer match

GOAL-DEN TOUCH! Sydney Sweeney stuns fans with unlikely football skills - 'she's better than Ugarte'

Did Sydney Sweeney hit Bruno Fernandes' celebration on visit to Man Utd star's old club?

Sporting Lisbon fans were brought a touch of stardust to their Friday night‚ with acting superstar Sydney Sweeney showing off her ball skills on the pitch. The Euphoria and White Lotus actress was at Estadio Jose Alvalade to watch Sporting's 3-0 victory against Estoril.

David Squires on ... Sydney FC and football's version of a stinking fatberg

Who is Alexa Melton? Pulisic's official girlfriend who has had to endure rumors about Sydney Sweeney

Former Chelsea footballer responds to rumours he's dating Sydney Sweeney

Ex-Premier League star breaks silence on rumours he's dating Sydney Sweeney

SWOONING! Truth behind Sydney Sweeney 'dating' ex-Premier League ace after she's 'flooded with DMs'

Christian Pulisic reacts to Sydney Sweeney dating rumors: 'made up stories'

Soccer star Christian Pulisic has finally broken his silence over the rumors that he is dating actress Sydney Sweeney. During the weeks‚ multiple reports emerged online which suggested that the USMNT international and 'Christy Martin' actress had been dating. Many fans questioned the validity of the reports given that both Pulisic and Sweeney are already in relationships and now the soccer player has spoken out on the matter.

Pulisic angrily hits out at ‘made up stories' about dating Sydney Sweeney

Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney rumoured to be dating former Chelsea star

Sydney Sweeney and Christian Pulisic dating? Italian media sparks romance rumors

After 5 years in Sydney‚ Le Fondre's career goes to new level with Man City and FC United

At the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race‚ Sailing Is Often a Family Affair

Blockbuster Sydney-Auckland clash called off due to unfit pitch

West Ham's under-pressure manager Graham Potter goes viral as fans joke about him facing the sack - and put his face on bodies of Sydney Sweeney‚ Trump and the Chuckle Brothers!

Sydney FC and Douglas Costa part ways

Douglas Costa released by Sydney FC amid Brazil legal woes

Sydney Lohmann wants to be known for more in England than just the viral Jill Scott rant

Sydney Sweeney bombarded with DMs from horny Premier League stars after break-up

Sweeney's DMs 'packed with messages' from Premier League stars

Sydney FC make attempt to trump LAFC for Muller

Sydney FC youngster breaks down in tears as boss kicks off at difficult Wrexham question

Wrexham star rushed to hospital in Sydney after suffering worrying injury as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's men slide to...

Wrexham suffer Rathbone injury blow in disappointing Sydney loss

Sydney FC exit Asian Champions League despite win over Lion City

Rhyan Grant's message to eager footy fans who are craving a live sporting fix in Sydney: 'give it a crack‚ anything can happen'

Sam Kerr steps out in Sydney wearing a T-shirt with a pointed message

The Matildas get a world-famous new fan - as Sam Kerr is swamped by supporters who DIDN'T get everything they hoped for on her big return to Australia

Small detail spells great news for Sam Kerr fans as the smiling Matildas superstar steps out with her teammates in Sydney

Aussie football legend says Sam Kerr should do the LAST thing you'd expect now that she's been cleared to return as Matildas captain

Sydney FC star Anthony Caceres reveals what it meant to play for the Socceroos - and why Sky Blues can win in Asia this season

Juan Mata's agent launches blistering attack on Aussie soccer coach over ex-Man United star's 'disgusting' treatment by Sydney team

Sydney Leroux signs three-year extension with Angel City

Frank Lampard breaks his silence after his face appears in £38m drugs bust in Sydney - with Chelsea icon's picture 'used as a trademark' for the suppliers

Sydney Leroux scores incredible volley for Angel City

Douglas Costa calls ‘idol' Del Piero to Sydney: ‘If he wants to come back.' - Video

Poland's Klimala to 'reboot' career at Sydney FC

Brazil winger and ex-Ronaldo teammate Douglas Costa joins Sydney FC

Sydney FC sign former Juventus and Bayern star

Brazil star Douglas Costa joins Sydney FC

Sydney edge Melbourne City to win women's A-League grand final

Melbourne City win Premier's Plate after Sydney FC collapse

Is this one of the worst misses EVER? Sydney FC striker incredibly fires wide from an open goal at point blank range after goalkeeper had slipped

Sydney star produces one of 'worst ever misses' - even he can't believe it

Is this the worst miss in history? Sydney FC striker misses open goal from two yards