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Tottenham: Jan Vertonghen reveals Champions League final trauma after head injury

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Jan Vertonghen has described Tottenham's 2019 Champions League final as one of the most difficult moments of his career.

The former Spurs defender, 36, has previously opened up on the mental health problems he suffered from during his career, which led to him nearly quitting the game aged 24.

But a head injury suffered in the Champions League semi-final first

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