Why Tottenham's 'rock' Jan Paul van Hecke is being compared to Bobby Moore and Stuart Pearce: 'Releasing the beast', a 'Zeeland Army' watching his every move and how high-risk passing is paying off

Daily Mail - Nov 5, 2026

With his roots in a humble fishing community, World Cup pedigree in the family and glowing comparisons to two England legends, it is perhaps no surprise Van Hecke is emerging as Tottenham's anchorman.

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Kai Rooney sends telling two-word message to Shea Lacey after Man United heroics

Nov 5, 2026

Kai Rooney sends telling two-word message to Shea Lacey after Man United heroics

Wayne Rooney's oldest son sent a message following Shea Lacey's super-sub appearance against Roma

Sacramento Kings Star Zach LaVine Shares Words Of Appreciation For Luka Doncic After Game Against Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 5, 2026

Sacramento Kings Star Zach LaVine Shares Words Of Appreciation For Luka Doncic After Game Against Los Angeles Lakers

Zach LaVine had just watched Luka Doncic score 40 on the Kings, yet he spent his post-game conference praising him, calling Doncic “one of the best scorers of all time” after the Lakers’ 116-103 win.

SRH Star Takes Rs 7 Crore Pay Cut To Join CSK In Trade Deal Involving 4 Players

Nov 5, 2026

SRH Star Takes Rs 7 Crore Pay Cut To Join CSK In Trade Deal Involving 4 Players

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed a trade deal involving four players, ahead of IPL 2027 auction.

Roman Reigns, CM Punk And Kevin Owens' Saudi Arabia Travel Situation Explained Ahead Of WWE Crown Jewel 2026

Nov 5, 2026

Roman Reigns, CM Punk And Kevin Owens' Saudi Arabia Travel Situation Explained Ahead Of WWE Crown Jewel 2026

Roman Reigns is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel 2026, while Dave Meltzer reports that no WWE Superstar has withdrawn. Conflicting backstage reports reveal concerns among performers about travelling to Riyadh.

Conor McGregor Eyes UFC Comeback As He Drops Major Update On Fighting Future

Nov 5, 2026

Conor McGregor Eyes UFC Comeback As He Drops Major Update On Fighting Future

Conor McGregor says he wants one final UFC fight before moving to bareknuckle boxing. He is targeting International Fight Week in July 2027.

Adrien Broner Pulls Up To DeenTheGreat's Studio Days After Their Fallout, Fans Say The Energy Felt Weird

Nov 5, 2026

Adrien Broner Pulls Up To DeenTheGreat's Studio Days After Their Fallout, Fans Say The Energy Felt Weird

Adrien Broner pulled up to the studio with DeenTheGreat days after their public fallout, and while the greetings were friendly, fans said the energy felt weird.

ZIM vs AFG: Why Zimbabwe handed captaincy to young Brian Bennett against Afghanistan for Test series? Decoded

Nov 5, 2026

ZIM vs AFG: Why Zimbabwe handed captaincy to young Brian Bennett against Afghanistan for Test series? Decoded

Brian Bennett was named as the Zimbabwe captain against Afghanistan in the two-match Test series. Regular captain Richard Ngarava missed out due to injury. 

Virat Kohli turns 38: 5 records he broke, many once held by Sachin Tendulkar

Nov 5, 2026

Virat Kohli turns 38: 5 records he broke, many once held by Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli, who turned 38, has broken numerous records in international cricket, several of which belonged to Sachin Tendulkar. 

Poll: Should Man City sign a goalkeeper to put pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma?

Nov 5, 2026

Poll: Should Man City sign a goalkeeper to put pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma?

Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was caught out at his near post in the Champions League win at RB Leipzig

Tripura Stun Former Champions Saurashtra By 133 Runs In Ranji Trophy

Nov 5, 2026

Tripura Stun Former Champions Saurashtra By 133 Runs In Ranji Trophy

Unfancied Tripura pulled off a stunning 133-run victory over former champions Saurashtra with off-spinner Sandip Sarkar and pacer Abhijit Sarkar sharing seven wickets between them in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in Agartala on Thursday.

Avram Glazer makes rare Man United comment in public after making sale plans

Nov 5, 2026

Avram Glazer makes rare Man United comment in public after making sale plans

Protests against the Glazer family from Manchester United fans have continued this season with supporters wanting them to sell the club

Rakai Catches His Longtime Best Friend Ceej Stealing Money From Him Since 2024

Nov 5, 2026

Rakai Catches His Longtime Best Friend Ceej Stealing Money From Him Since 2024

Rakai has confronted longtime friend Ceej over allegations of unauthorized card usage dating back to 2024. Ceej initially defended himself before acknowledging the usage and apologizing, while the exact amount involved remains unverified.

RECOMMENDED

Next Sports Web

Next Sports Web is a distinct sports news site focusing on the other aspect of the sports world which are hardly mentioned or spoken about.

ABOUT US
Sign Up

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Next Sports Web. All Rights Reserved.