Goal.com · Oct 4, 2016
Ex-Tottenham prospect wins £7M in damages
After a 10-year court battle, former Tottenham prospect Radwan Hamed has won damages after being left brain damaged while playing for the club.
Former Tottenham player Radwan Hamed has won damages of around 7 million pounds ($9M) after he was left brain damaged as the club "breached its duties" to him.
Scans in 2006 showed the then-17-year-old had an abnormal heart, but he was allowed to sign a professional contract before collapsing and suffering a cardiac arrest in his next appearance.
The young striker's father claimed the injuries were a result of the negligence of Spurs' sports physicians, prompting a 10-year court battle.