Founded in 1882 by a group of schoolboys in north London as "Hotspur Football Club," Spurs became the only non-League club to win the FA Cup in 1901. Under Bill Nicholson, they achieved the first League and FA Cup double of the 20th century in 1961, establishing a golden era that yielded multiple domestic and European trophies.

The club has since accumulated a rich collection of honours including eight FA Cups, four League Cups, and two UEFA Cups. Daniel Levy assumed the chairmanship in 2001 and has overseen the transformation of the club's commercial infrastructure, most notably through the construction of the new stadium completed in 2019. The tradition of playing attacking, entertaining football is encapsulated in the club motto: "The Game is about Glory."

The 2024-25 season produced a dramatic contrast. While Spurs slumped to 17th in the Premier League, they triumphed in the Europa League, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the final through Brennan Johnson's goal. It was the club's first trophy in 17 years and their third UEFA Cup/Europa League title, ending one of the most talked-about trophy droughts in English football.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened in 2019 on the site of the old White Hart Lane. With a capacity of 62,850, it is London's largest club ground and the third-largest football stadium in England. The stands are angled at up to 35 degrees, bringing fans as close as 4.9 metres from the pitch -- closer than any comparable modern venue.

The single-tier South Stand holds 17,500 spectators, making it the largest in the UK. The stadium features the world's first dividing, retractable synthetic turf pitch for NFL London Games and concerts. Built at a cost of approximately 1.3 billion pounds, it is powered by 100% renewable energy with a zero waste-to-landfill policy, making it one of British football's most sustainable venues.

The 2025-26 season has been one of unprecedented managerial upheaval. Thomas Frank was appointed in the summer but sacked after a poor start, with Igor Tudor taking charge in February on a short-term deal. Tudor departed after just 44 days without a league win, and Roberto De Zerbi was appointed in late March on a five-year contract as the club's third head coach of the campaign.

De Zerbi built his reputation at Brighton with possession-based attacking football, and led Marseille to a Ligue 1 runner-up finish before his departure. Arriving mid-relegation battle, he brings a philosophy of meticulous build-up play and positional structure that Spurs will look to embed beyond the immediate survival fight.