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Demolition of Tottenham's White Hart Lane begins after closing ceremony

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Mauricio Pochettino's only regret for Tottenham's final match at White Hart Lane is that it wasn't played as title winners.

The demolition of White Hart Lane will begin on Monday after Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy handed the stadium keys to contractors.

Spurs beat Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday in the last-ever match at the stadium, Tottenham's home since 1899, before Levy formally handed the keys to Mark Reynolds, CEO of Mace -- the firm contracted to demolish White Hart Lane and build Spurs' £800 million new stadium in its place.

Chairman Daniel Levy has formally handed the keys to White Hart Lane to Mark Reynolds, Mace's CEO, main contractor for stadium construction.