Tottenham new stadium latest: Spurs hoping 1billion arena ‘could one day host Super Bowl’

Tottenham new stadium latest: Spurs hoping 1billion arena ‘could one day host Super Bowl’
Tottenham’s new stadium is the ‘permanent home for the NFL outside the United States’ and could one day host the Super Bowl, the north London club hope.Spurs finally move into their new ground next month after an extended redevelopment period which was beset by numerous delays.getty1

Tottenham’s stunning new stadium will open in less than a fortnight

The north Londoners had planned to officially open the 1billion structure last September, but they’ve been forced to remain at Wembley until Crystal Palace visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 3.At the start of next season, Tottenham will share their stadium with the NFL, having agreed with the league’s governing body to share American football matches between themselves and England’s national stadium.It will become the first Premier League stadium to host NFL matches, and the ground was designed with the agreement in place; a retractable grass pitch is placed over an artificial pitch, with the latter to be used for NFL games.And Spurs view the stadium as not just their home – but the home of the NFL outside the United States. Aidan Mullally, Tottenham’s head of business development, discussed the arena at a panel at Advertising Week Europe, saying: “Over the past three to four years, I think this has been, quite frankly, the most followed stadium in the world.“When people come [to the first test event] on Sunday, I think they will be truly amazed by how magnificent the stadium is.“It is an NFL stadium and thats the key message. From the very start during the design phase, we have had the NFL in mind. The anchor tenant is Tottenham Hotspur, but this is designed to be a permanent home for the NFL outside the US.“This building will provide brand exposure globally, both with the Premier League but by also pointing deep into key regions and key cities in the US as well.”

LIVE on talkSPORT

There are six live commentaries across the talkSPORT network this week. Find out what they are and where to hear them, below...

• England vs Czech Republic (Friday) talkSPORT
• Walsall vs Barnsley (Saturday) talkSPORT 2
• Shrewsbury vs Portsmouth (Saturday) talkSPORT 2
• Gibraltar vs Republic of Ireland (Saturday) talkSPORT 2
• San Marino vs Scotland (Sunday) talkSPORT 2
• Netherlands vs Germany (Sunday) talkSPORT 2

And though Mullally refused to confirm Spurs’ desire to one day host the Super Bowl – the NFL’s flagship fixture – it is understood Tottenham wish to do just that.As quoted by Soccerex, Mullally said on the subject of the stadium hosting high-profile events such as the Super Bowl: “It is unbelievably complicated, but this [stadium] is designed with one purpose in mind, which is to deliver unbelievably good quality events, so we dont want our venue holding back on any decision.”The stadium will host its first football match this weekend ahead of the scheduled opening next month.Tottenham’s Under-18s are facing Southampton on Sunday in the first of two test events the stadium is required to host to be awarded the correct safety certificates for official use.

---

Laurence Bassini EXCLUSIVE: Businessman insists Bolton takeover is STILL ON and brands Ken Anderson a 'liar' The former Watford chairman joined talkSPORT on Friday to clear up the confusion
Laurence Bassini EXCLUSIVE: Businessman insists Bolton
hollywoodadviser.com/laurence-bassini-exclusive-businessman-insists-bolton-takeover-is-still-on-and-brands-chairman-ken-anderson-a-liar/
Laurence Bassini has told talkSPORT he has assumed control of Bolton Wanderers, despite the club saying his takeover deal is off. The businessman has also accused current chairman Ken Anderson of telling 'lies' about the deal, and assured supporters he has the funds to save the in-crisis club.
Laurence Bassini EXCLUSIVE: Businessman insists Bolton

---

Manchester City's head physio Lee Nobes is leaving the club at the end of the month to join Premier League rivals Liverpool. Nobes has been at City for 11 years after originally joining Sven
Blow for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as head physio

---

Obituaries for the last 7 days on Your Life Moments.

---

Odds slashed on Matthijs de Ligt to Liverpool transfer Anfield HQ (Weblog) 11:16 6-Jun-19 Odds slashed on Ajax wonderkid joining Liverpool this summer talkSPORT 10:38 6-Jun-19 Barcelona planning 'minimum four signings', may increase depending on outgoings Sport Witness 09:44 6-Jun-19

---

Unai Emery said before the game that the conditions would not be an excuse for his side but there was no doubting the pitch made it difficult to play a slick passing game. It looked as though a tractor had been taken to it before kick-off and the ball subsequently bobbled all over the place and players regularly slipped over.
BATE Borisov vs Arsenal live on talkSPORT 2: Full commentary

---

Sean Cox: Liverpool supporter addresses public for first time

---

Cesc Fabregas was dubbed a 'rat' but did not leave Chelsea's sinking ship… now both are on course Cesc Fabregas has embodied the incredible turnaround at Chelsea in 12 months The Spain midfielder scored the winner against Sunderland on Wednesday Pedro has dazzled for the first time and David Luiz has been born again as Franz Beckenbauer.
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas hails Arsene Wenger for defining

---

There will be no Celtic return for fan favourite Patrick Roberts after the Manchester City forward reportedly signed a season-long loan deal with newly promoted Norwich City.Roberts, who was on loan at Celtic between 2016-18, was heavily linked with a return to Celtic Park this summer but he has decided to stay in England after a disappointing spell with City's Spanish partner club Girona
Hibs say Lennon 'not sacked' as Irishman departs - Daily Business

---

Rangers fans excitedly waiting for their kit launch have received a treat as their new strips for next season have been leaked on social media. An image of skipper James Tavernier, midfield duo Scott Arfield and Ross McCrorie modelling the new home, away and third kits for the 2019/20 season is doing the rounds online.
West Ham fans are 'done' with Marko Arnautovic, claims

---

Chelsea player ratings vs Man Utd: Defender gets 2 out of 10, Higuain flops CHELSEA crashed out of the FA Cup against Manchester United on Monday evening - but who impressed and who flopped agains
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Paul Pogba's 'trust' comment

---

Sky Sports Fantasy Football Transfer Tips: Arsenal players a must There are six Premier League games, with the FA Cup semi-finals taking place too. Manchester United transfer rumours. 9.
Fantasy Football Tips: Premier League transfer advice for

---

Yerry Mina: Everton investigating fans' song about defender

---

Apr 17, 2019 · Joint Korean bid stays in 2023 Women's World Cup host race. FIFA says a potential joint bid from North and South Korea remains in the race for the 2023 Women's World Cup
Women's World Cup: South and North Korea interested in joint

---