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Tottenham 1 – 1 Sporting


Harry Kane was denied a dramatic last-minute winner against Sporting Lisbon that would have sent Tottenham into the last 16 of the Champions League after a lengthy VAR check ruled out his goal for offside.

Kane fired home from Emerson Royal’s header to spark wild celebrations but VAR adjudged the England captain to be in an offside position to see the match finish 1-1 as Spurs boss Antonio Conte was sent off for his protestations over the decision.

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Stephen Kelly, Jay Bothroyd and Trevor Steven discuss Harry Kane’s disallowed goal in injury time against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League

Rodrigo Bentancur had levelled late on for Spurs (79) to cancel out former Tottenham forward Marcus Edward’s first-half opener (22).

The draw keeps Tottenham top of Group D but leaves their Champions League last 16 qualification hopes in the balance, with Conte’s side needing a draw at Marseille on Tuesday to send them through.

More to follow…

What’s next?

Tottenham travel to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday; kick-off 3pm. Their final Champions League group stage match is a trip to Marseille on Tuesday.

Sporting Lisbon will play Arouca in the Primeira Liga on Saturday before welcoming Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Tuesday.





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