Jermain Defoe on Spurs Glory, EPL’s Toughest Defenders & That Surprise Call From Drake
Jermain Defoe joins Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros for an in-depth sit-down interview covering his legendary five-goal match for Tottenham, his bond with Spurs supporters, and the hardest defenders he faced during his Premier League career. Defoe also opens up about the unexpected Drake phone call that helped lead him to Toronto FC and shares his thoughts on which MLS stars had the quality to thrive in Europe.
The Cooligans · Jermain Defoe, Alexis Guerreros, Christian Polanco
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Show Notes
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros sit down with Premier League and MLS legend Jermain Defoe for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most memorable careers in modern soccer.
Defoe reflects on his iconic five-goal performance for Tottenham Hotspur, what it meant to hear Spurs fans chanting his name before his emotional return to the club, and the toughest defenders he battled in the Premier League. He also shares the surreal story of receiving a phone call from Drake ahead of his move to Toronto FC, and gives his take on which MLS players he believes could have succeeded in Europe.
From Premier League glory to MLS insight, this is a must-listen interview with one of England’s most prolific strikers.
Timestamps:
(1:00) – Jermain Defoe joins The Cooligans
(6:00) – Memorable moments from his time with Toronto FC
(11:30) – Breaking down Jermain’s legendary Premier League career
(37:15) – Breaking down his decision to join Toronto
(41:00) – Not being at Tottenham for the 2008 Carling Cup win
(46:30) – MLS players that could’ve played in Europe
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