Europa Conference League: Covid-hit Tottenham Hotspur's home game against Rennes called off

Eight players and five members of staff at Tottenham Hotspur have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting an announcement by the English team that its Europa Conference League match against Rennes has been called off.

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa Conference League home game against Rennes on Thursday has been called off due to the number of coronavirus cases in the Spurs squad, the Premier League club said in a statement.

Coach Antonio Conte confirmed earlier that there had been 13 positive cases at Tottenham, eight players and five members of staff.