Tottenham v West Ham: Spurs stars Ivan Perisic and Richarlison strip down for Perth fans

Superstar Tottenham players have endeared themselves to Perth fans by stripping down to their undies on a wet night at Optus Stadium.

In a bid to share as many souvenirs as possible with the 46,000 fans that flocked to watch them play against West Ham on Tuesday night, Spurs players were circling the ground long after the final whistle.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Richarlison of Hotspur takes selfies for spectators after the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Optus Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Camera IconRicharlison taking selfies. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Brazilian striker Richarlison and star full-back Ivan Perisic even went as far as to strip down to their jocks having given away their playing shirts and shorts.

Tottenham lost 3-2 to London rivals West Ham in a pre-season match.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Richarlison of Hotspur takes selfies for spectators after the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Optus Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Camera IconBrazilian striker Richarlison. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

It was the Ange Postecoglou’s debut match in charge of the English Premier League heavyweights since becoming the first ever Australian to manage a club in the world’s biggest and best league.

Some of the biggest names in world soccer were welcomed to Perth with a stirring Welcome to Country before the culmination of a bumper weekend of sport.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Ivan Perisic of Hotspur gives his playing kit to spectators following the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Optus Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Camera IconIvan Perisic even went as far as to strip down to his jocks having given away their playing shirts and shorts.  Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

It was West Ham’s second match in Perth after beating locals Perth Glory 6-2 in a goal-laden match on Saturday night in front of around 25,000 fans.

The stadium’s surface, which came under heat when Manchester United and Aston Villa played at the venue last year, was in pristine condition, despite West Coast hosting Richmond between the two soccer matches.

Feverish supporters flocked to the stadium precinct hours before kick-off, many waiting to watch team busses arrive, desperate to catch a glimpse of their heroes.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Ivan Perisic of Hotspur looks on after being defeated during the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Optus Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Camera IconIvan Perisic even went as far as to strip down to his jocks having given away their playing shirts and shorts.  Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

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