Nick Kyrgios could break unwritten rule after controversial Tottenham decision

Nick Kyrgios is ready to commit the cardinal sin when it comes to football fandom. The tennis star has never been one to mince his words having become embroiled in controversy more times than he can remember. But his latest act is sure to get fans of north London’s big two talking after appearing to switch his football allegiance whilst live on air at talkSPORT. The 30-year-old Australian is of Greek origin much like former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and previously admitted his admiration for Spurs due to his compatriot. However, it appears that Kyrgios is ready to wash his hands of Spurs following the club’s decision to axe the Europa League-winning boss earlier this month. And Kyrgios is not prepared to stay quiet about where his future footballing attention lies. The former Wimbledon finalist has revealed that he will now show his support to Tottenham’s bitter rivals Arsenal in what could be described as the cardinal sin. The move marks the first switch across the north London divide since Sol Campbell’s infamous move in 2001 although there may have been one or two less high-profile ones over the years! Kyrgios joined talkSPORT Breakfast on Tuesday to discuss all things tennis while taking on a few questions from listeners. The tennis star was asked if he can still support Spurs following Postecoglou’s sacking and his response was emphatic. “Half the reason why I do like Tottenham is because of Ange so I’m not sure,” he said before revealing a bombshell. “I think I might have to jump on the Arsenal bandwagon. He continued: “I played a lot of FIFA (video game) in the past so I’m not sure my supporting cast to Tottenham ever meant much. GettyKyrgios admits he was drawn to Spurs by fellow Aussie Postecoglou[/caption] Kyrgios then doubled down on his plans saying: “Yeah, I’ll jump on the Arsenal bandwagon.” For many, it might feel as though Kyrgios’ decision is an ill-timed one considering Spurs’ recent success. Postecoglou was victorious in ending the club’s 17-year wait to end their trophy drought last month. That has given Tottenham fans bragging rights, at least for now, over their north London rivals whose last trophy came in the 2020 FA Cup final. The Gunners have built a squad capable of challenging for honours but have fallen short in the Premier League title race in each of the last the seasons. Arsenal had high hopes for Champions League success particularly after their 5-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid in April, only to fall to eventual winner Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. Kyrgios could find himself in amongst the Arsenal faithful next season Arsenal secured second place in the table but the debate rumbles on as to who posted the most success season between the north London giants. Spurs finished just one placed above the bottom three having recorded a whopping 22 league defeats. But their success in the Europa League final against Manchester United handed them a trophy and a route into next season’s Champions League. And on paper that is more than what Arsenal were able to serve up for their trophy-starved fans. Arsenal supporters – including Kyrgios – could yet see their neighbours lift another trophy before the new Premier League season kicks off as Tottenham face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final on August 13.

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Nick Kyrgios could break unwritten rule after controversial Tottenham decision

Nick Kyrgios is ready to commit the cardinal sin when it comes to football fandom.

The tennis star has never been one to mince his words having become embroiled in controversy more times than he can remember.

But his latest act is sure to get fans of north London’s big two talking after appearing to switch his football allegiance whilst live on air at talkSPORT.

The 30-year-old Australian is of Greek origin much like former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and previously admitted his admiration for Spurs due to his compatriot.

However, it appears that Kyrgios is ready to wash his hands of Spurs following the club’s decision to axe the Europa League-winning boss earlier this month.

And Kyrgios is not prepared to stay quiet about where his future footballing attention lies.

The former Wimbledon finalist has revealed that he will now show his support to Tottenham’s bitter rivals Arsenal in what could be described as the cardinal sin.

The move marks the first switch across the north London divide since Sol Campbell’s infamous move in 2001 although there may have been one or two less high-profile ones over the years!

Kyrgios joined talkSPORT Breakfast on Tuesday to discuss all things tennis while taking on a few questions from listeners.

The tennis star was asked if he can still support Spurs following Postecoglou’s sacking and his response was emphatic.

“Half the reason why I do like Tottenham is because of Ange so I’m not sure,” he said before revealing a bombshell. “I think I might have to jump on the Arsenal bandwagon.

He continued: “I played a lot of FIFA (video game) in the past so I’m not sure my supporting cast to Tottenham ever meant much.

Kyrgios admits he was drawn to Spurs by fellow Aussie Postecoglou[/caption]

Kyrgios then doubled down on his plans saying: “Yeah, I’ll jump on the Arsenal bandwagon.”

For many, it might feel as though Kyrgios’ decision is an ill-timed one considering Spurs’ recent success.

Postecoglou was victorious in ending the club’s 17-year wait to end their trophy drought last month.

That has given Tottenham fans bragging rights, at least for now, over their north London rivals whose last trophy came in the 2020 FA Cup final.

The Gunners have built a squad capable of challenging for honours but have fallen short in the Premier League title race in each of the last the seasons.

Arsenal had high hopes for Champions League success particularly after their 5-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid in April, only to fall to eventual winner Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.

Kyrgios could find himself in amongst the Arsenal faithful next season

Arsenal secured second place in the table but the debate rumbles on as to who posted the most success season between the north London giants.

Spurs finished just one placed above the bottom three having recorded a whopping 22 league defeats.

But their success in the Europa League final against Manchester United handed them a trophy and a route into next season’s Champions League.

And on paper that is more than what Arsenal were able to serve up for their trophy-starved fans.

Arsenal supporters – including Kyrgios – could yet see their neighbours lift another trophy before the new Premier League season kicks off as Tottenham face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final on August 13.