Four Four Two · Oct 4, 2016
Ex-Tottenham youngster wins £7m in damages
After a 10-year court battle, former Tottenham prospect Radwan Hamed has won damages after being left brain damaged playing for the club.
Former Tottenham player Radwan Hamed has won damages of around £7million after he was left brain damaged as the club "breached its duties" to him.
In 2006, scans showed the then 17-year-old had an abnormal heart, yet 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.