UEFA release statement explaining why Tottenham stars missed out on winners' medals

UEFA have apologised for failing to provide Tottenham stars with winners' medals after Wednesday night's victory over .

Captain Son Heung-min, midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and defender Cristian Romero were noticeably left without medals as they lifted the trophy in Bilbao.

UEFA said: "To our great displeasure, we did not have enough medals available on stage during the trophy ceremony presentation due to an unexpected discrepancy in the player count, as more team members - including injured players - participated in the ceremony than initially anticipated.

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"The missing medals were promptly delivered to the winning team in the dressing room, along with our sincerest apologies for the oversight."

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