Hugo Lloris Criticizes Levy's Champions League Gesture

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has criticized club chairman Daniel Levy for presenting players with luxury watches engraved with 'Champions League finalist' before their 2019 final loss to Liverpool. Lloris argues that the gesture reflected a lack of winning mentality at the club, questioning whether Tottenham truly prioritized victory. Despite reaching the final, Tottenham was defeated by Liverpool 2-0, with Lloris feeling unsettled by the gift prior to the match. In his autobiography 'Earning My Spurs,' Lloris expresses that the gesture symbolized contentment with second place, impacting team morale. While Lloris respects Levy's contributions to the club, he believes the chairman lacked sensitivity in this instance. This sentiment highlights ongoing struggles at Tottenham, where they have failed to win significant trophies under recent management.