‘I was scared to tell my old teammates’: Victoria Pelova on making leap from Arsenal to Spurs

While move across north London has been amicable, Netherlands midfielder is relishing clash with former club There is not the same intensity to club rivalries between women’s teams as there is between their men’s counterparts, but as the game grows that is changing. Increasingly, there is animosity from fans if a player leaves for a rival side. Victoria Pelova’s move from Arsenal to Tottenham firmly bucks the trend, though. Despite arguably having her best years ahead of her, the 27-year-old departed with a lot of well-wishes and love. Continue reading...

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