Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison expressed gratitude on July 28, 2026, for the international fan support during the club's pre-season tour in Sydney, Australia.
The team is preparing for friendly matches against Sydney FC and Chelsea.
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The English club will face A-League team Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium before competing against Premier League rivals Chelsea at Accor Stadium.
Both fixtures are scheduled for 10:45 a. m.
UK time.
Speaking to local media during a press gathering in Sydney, Maddison reflected on his previous visit to Australia and his initial experiences traveling with the squad.
"The first time I came to Australia was with Tottenham actually, when I first joined Spurs.
We went to Perth and Melbourne as well, for a post-season game against Newcastle.
We're excited to be here, we're looking forward to the games and it will be a good challenge for us," said Maddison.
The midfielder praised the global reach of the club and expressed appreciation for fans supporting the team across vast distances.
"It's amazing. We're followed so brilliantly worldwide.
I think every trip and every tour I've been on since I've been at the club has been...
sometimes it wows you when you arrive and you actually see the support.
We're so far away from home, we travel so far, but the support is just amazing. It makes you appreciate and be grateful that we're at this club.
It's such a massive club and we're followed brilliantly everywhere," said Maddison.
