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Mathys Tel Bounces Back, Scores After Super Cup Setback

10/20/2025

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Mathys Tel, a Tottenham Hotspur forward, recovered from a Super Cup penalty miss by scoring for the France Under-21 team in a 6-0 victory.
He cited Kobe Bryant's mindset on resilience as inspiration for taking future penalties.
Tel addressed racist abuse on social media after the miss to emphasize better protection against online harassment.
He remains focused on improving to earn a spot in Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League squad.

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Mathys Tel, a Tottenham Hotspur forward, recovered from a Super Cup penalty miss by scoring for the France Under-21 team in a 6-0 victory.
He cited Kobe Bryant's mindset on resilience as inspiration for taking future penalties.
Tel addressed racist abuse on social media after the miss to emphasize better protection against online harassment.
He remains focused on improving to earn a spot in Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League squad.