Palhinha in trouble at Tottenham? Ex-Sporting star hits back at critics | OneFootball

João Palhinha responded to critics regarding the last Tottenham game. The former Sporting player scored a last-minute goal that resulted in a one-all draw against Wolverhampton last Saturday, September 27, but Spurs fans accused the Portuguese of celebrating too exuberantly a draw against the bottom team in the Premier League. In fact, the midfielder took off his shirt in the celebrations.

The defensive midfielder trained in Alcochete didn't waste time and reacted through a post on his official Instagram account: "A draw at home was clearly not the result we all wanted, but perhaps it was the fairest. Sometimes these games lead us to a different kind of reflection than a simple victory".

The player believes that better days will come: "In the midst of all this, there is one thing I am sure of: the team is motivated and strong enough to respond together! Lastly, I want to say that I will celebrate every moment of success as if it was the first!", added João Palhinha, referring to his goal celebration.

In conclusion, the midfielder champion for Sporting thanked the Spurs' support, also dedicating a special mention to his grandmother: "The emotion and above all the passion will make me live these moments intensely. Thank you for the support. A special dedication to my dear grandmother on her birthday".

João Palhinha arrived at Bayern in the summer of 2024, from Fulham, where he spent two seasons after leaving Sporting in 2022. The Bavarians paid close to 50 million euros to the Londoners but, despite the high investment, the midfielder only started ten games (out of a total of 25), being loaned to Tottenham this summer. In 2025/26, he has three goals in nine matches.

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