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VAR denies Tottenham late winner against Sporting in Champions League - meaning it faces a nervous final group game against Marseille to secure qualification to round of 16

Sporting scores 2 late goals, upsets Tottenham with 2-0 win AP

Tottenham had a last-gasp winner against Sporting Lisbon ruled out by VAR and had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the Champions League on Wednesday, meaning it faces a nervous final group game against Marseille to secure qualification to the round of 16.

Harry Kane sparked huge celebrations when scoring deep into stoppage time. But after a lengthy review, the England's captain's effort was adjudged offside, prompting a furious reaction from manager Antonio Conte, who was shown a red card.

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