Emmanuel Adebayor Leads Tottenham XI in Ledley King’s Jubilee Match
Before heading into the holiday season, Emmanuel Adebayor made a special appearance at Ledley King’s jubilee match on Monday, a gala event celebrating the former Tottenham Hotspur defender’s career. King, who retired two years ago, organized the match as a farewell to the football world, with a team of his friends facing off against a squad of current Tottenham players.
Despite being retired, King remains an ambassador for Spurs, and his match featured an exciting lineup of legends, including the likes of David Ginola, Peter Crouch, Dimitar Berbatov, and Teddy Sheringham, all of whom were part of King’s tribute team.
The Tottenham XI was led by Adebayor, the team’s top scorer for the 2014 season, who netted 14 goals this campaign. Spurs’ lineup for the match included notable names such as goalkeeper Brad Friedel, defender Michael Dawson, midfielder Christian Eriksen, and Adebayor himself up front. The match also featured rising stars like Nabil Bentaleb and Harry Kane.
In the other corner, the “Ledley King Friends” team boasted some of the club’s most cherished former players. Legendary figures like Ginola, Sheringham, and Berbatov graced the pitch alongside King, while other former teammates like Jermain Defoe, Robbie Keane, and Edgar Davids added to the star-studded squad.
The match itself was a lighthearted and emotional occasion, with fans packing the stands at White Hart Lane to show their support for one of the club’s greatest ever defenders.
While Tottenham finished the 2014 season in 6th place, securing a spot in next season’s Europa League, this match served as a reminder of the enduring legacy left by King and his friends at the North London club.
The final score may not have mattered much, but the event proved to be a fitting tribute to a player who gave so much to the club. Fans will remember this special moment as they look forward to another season of football with their beloved Spurs.
