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Tottenham forced to delay opening of new stadium

Tottenham delay new White Hart Lane opening

Tottenham Hotspur have delayed the opening of their new stadium for at least a few weeks because of “issues with the critical safety systems”.

The Premier League club, which finished third in the standings last season, had been scheduled to play their first game at the new 62,000-capacity White Hart Lane venue on Sept. 15 against Liverpool.

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