Source: TheGuardian
Hugo Lloris forgets World Cup to concentrate on glory days at Tottenham
The goalkeeper believes that Mauricio Pochettino’s side can keep the pressure on the Premier League leadersIt was the fulfilment of the ultimate footballing fantasy. Only 20 men had done it previously, each one a titan, a name to stir awe and respect. Think of Bobby Moore and Carlos Alberto, Franz Beckenbauer and Diego Maradona. On a tumultuous evening in Moscow last July, Hugo Lloris became the 21st, when he hoisted aloft the World Cup as the captain of France.It was an occasion of high drama, with even the elements reinforcing the feel of a primal epic – thunder, lightning and tipping rain framing France’s 4-2 win over Croatia. When Lloris got his hands on the trophy, and fireworks and golden confetti lit the scene, it was tempting to wonder how he could possibly drink it all in. Related: Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City: match preview Continue reading......read full article
