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

João Palhinha responded to critics regarding Tottenham’s last match. The former Sporting player scored a last-minute goal that secured a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton last Saturday, September 27, but Spurs fans accused the Portuguese midfielder of celebrating too enthusiastically for an equalizer against the Premier League’s bottom team. In fact, the midfielder even took off his shirt during the celebrations.

The defensive midfielder, trained at Alcochete, wasted no time and responded through a post on his official Instagram account: “A home draw was clearly not the result we all wanted, but maybe it was the fairest one. Sometimes these games lead us to a different kind of reflection than a simple victory.”

The player believes better days are ahead: “In the midst of all this, there’s one thing I’m sure of: the team is motivated and strong enough to respond together! Finally, I want to say that I will celebrate every moment of success as if it were the first!” added João Palhinha, referring to his goal celebration.

In conclusion, the midfielder who won the championship with Sporting thanked the Spurs fans for their support, also leaving a special dedication to his grandmother: “Emotion and above all passion will always 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 nearly 50 million euros to the London club, but despite the high investment, the midfielder started only ten games (out of 25) and was loaned to Tottenham this summer. In 2025/26, he has three goals in nine appearances.

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