Vertonghen suffered for nine months after concussion A blow to the head in the Champions League semi-finals last year left Jan Vertonghen dizzy and suffering from headaches for nine months, and ruined ... Soccer • 15 Dec 20
Jan Vertonghen completes Benfica move Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen has completed a move to Benfica on a three-year deal, the Portuguese club has announced. Soccer • 14 Aug 20
Vertonghen to leave Tottenham after eight years Jan Vertonghen is set to leave Tottenham after his team-mates paid emotional tributes following the final game of the season at Crystal Palace Soccer • 27 Jul 20
Vertonghen's family held at knifepoint during match Jan Vertonghen's family was held at knifepoint by burglars while the Tottenham defender was away on Champions League duty. Soccer • 15 Mar 20
Vertonghen still committed to Spurs, insists agent Defender Jan Vertonghen remains "very committed" to Tottenham, according to his agent. Soccer • 07 Feb 20
Shane Long scores but Tottenham knock Southampton out Tottenham are through to the FA Cup fifth round after overcoming a Southampton side, who saw Shane Long score their opener, in a replay Soccer • 05 Feb 20
Pochettino denies omissions are down to transfers Despite persistent rumours of Christian Eriksen's departure, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists the contract situations of his players are not affecting his team selection. Soccer • 16 Aug 19
Vertonghen eager to end 'craziest year' with a trophy Jan Vertonghen is desperate to make sure Tottenham's "craziest year" ends in Champions League glory. Soccer • 31 May 19
Tottenham defender Vertonghen gets all clear for Ajax Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen will be fit to play Ajax in the Champions League semi-final second leg after recovering from a head injury. Soccer • 07 May 19
Spurs insist Vertonghen wasn't concussed against Ajax Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen did not suffer a concussion during Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Ajax, the club have said in a statement. Soccer • 02 May 19
Defenders have to adapt to VAR, says Vertonghen Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen accepts the art of defending will have to adapt to VAR after the latest controversy in the Champions League quarter-final win ... Soccer • 10 Apr 19
Tottenham's big guns missing for visit of Barcelona Christian Eriksen, Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen are all out of Tottenham's Champions League showdown with Barcelona. Soccer • 02 Oct 18
Belgium battle back to break Japanese hearts Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals as substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds against Japan to snatch ... World Cup 2018 • 02 Jul 18
Vertonghen could be sidelined for two months Tottenham Hotspur are sweating on an injury update on defender Jan Vertonghen, who suffered ankle ligament damage in the win over West Bromwich Albion on ... Soccer • 17 Jan 17
Belgium blow as Vertonghen to miss rest of Euros Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines after tearing ankle ligaments on the eve of Belgium's Euro 2016 quarter-final with ... Euro 2016 • 30 Jun 16
Belgium's Jan Vertonghen faces 'lengthy spell' out Tottenham and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed he sustained knee ligament damage in his side's ... Soccer • 26 Jan 16
Sheriff scalp delights goalscorer Vertonghen Tottenham are on the cusp of progression to the Europa League knockout stage after overcoming what Jan Vertonghen believes was their toughest test to date. Soccer • 25 Oct 13
Spurs sweat on Vertonghen ankle scan Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is set to discover the extent of the ankle injury suffered by Jan Vertonghen in their friendly defeat to Sunderland. Soccer • 25 Jul 13
Spurs complete signing of Jan Vertonghen from Ajax Tottenham have finalised the signing of Jan Vertonghen from Ajax after the centre-half passed his medical. Soccer • 12 Jul 12