Tottenham References 2006 Lasagna-Gate in 2025 Kit Launch

Tottenham Hotspur's 2025-26 home kit launch featured a humorous nod to the infamous 'lasagna-gate' incident from the 2005-06 season, when a suspected food poisoning outbreak from a hotel lasagna left up to ten players ill before their crucial final match against West Ham. This illness contributed to their 2-1 loss and missing out on Champions League qualification, allowing rivals Arsenal to take the spot. The reference appeared in a video narrated by former captain Ledley King, who recited a fan pledge including the phrase 'in sickness and in health,' accompanied by a shot of lasagna and then the players in the new kit. The video, themed 'take a vow,' featured players and fans pledging loyalty to the club, blending solemnity with a cheeky allusion to the past mishap. While Spurs described the new kit as a 'subtle tweak,' the lasagna reference became the standout moment, resonating with fans and lightening the mood around a serious campaign. This launch also comes amid ongoing speculation about manager Ange Postecoglou's future, despite his recent success in winning the UEFA Europa League with Spurs.