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Tottenham’s bad week pales in comparison to Everton’s wretched state

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Antonio Conte's (left) self-immolation came with Tottenham and Harry Kane is still fourth in the Premier League.

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John Brewin

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LONDON – To say it has been a bad week for Tottenham Hotspur embraces understatement. The most surprising thing about

Antonio Conte’s departure

was the timing, after 10pm on Sunday. Relations had broken down a full week before. 

If the club attempted a fast one with the media there, Wednesday offered little cover to be found when it was announced that Fabio Paratici, the club’s managing director of football,

had his ban in Italy extended worldwide.

The individual whose job description includes sourcing and hiring managers is banned from operating in football for offences related to his time working at Serie A side Juventus. 

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