Tottenham’s Europa Conference League clash against Rennes has been postponed because of the club's Covid crisis.
As Sportsmail reported, there was growing confidence at the north London club on Wednesday night that UEFA would agree to postpone the fixture.
The news comes after the club reported at least 13 positive coronavirus cases - including 11 players.
Spurs officials had been in talks with representatives from European football’s governing body with a view to getting the game halted.
A club statement read: 'We can confirm that our UEFA Europa Conference League Group G home fixture against Stade Rennais will not take place tomorrow (Thursday 9 December at 8pm UK) after a number of positive COVID-19 cases at the Club.