Cliff Notes – Tottenham reference ‘lasagna-gate’ in kit release video
- Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025-26 kit launch video alludes to the infamous “lasagna-gate” incident from 2006, where food poisoning affected several players.
- The video features former captain Ledley King discussing unwavering support for the club, coinciding with a visual of lasagna, symbolising the notorious event.
Tottenham reference ‘lasagna-gate’ in kit release video
Tottenham Hotspur referenced the infamous “lasagna-gate” incident in their kit launch for the 2025-26 season.
“Lasagna-gate” took place ahead of the final day of the 2005-06 season, where Spurs were primed to secure Champions League qualification. They only needed to match Arsenal’s result to secure a top four finish ahead of their north London rivals.
But on the night before their game against West Ham, a significant number of the Spurs squad fell severly ill through food poisoning from a hotel buffet dinner. The food item suspected to have triggered the illness was lasagna.
Voiced-over by former captain Ledley King
Spurs manager Martin Jol later confirmed that up to 10 players fell ill that night. A depleted Spurs side subsequently lost 2-1 to West Ham the next day and missed out on Champions League qualification.
The north London club hinted at the incident, which has become a part of Premier League folklore, in their kit-release video on Tuesday.
The video is voiced-over by former captain Ledley King, who talks about supporting the club “in sickness” as a plate of lasagna appears on screen.