Spurs' Simons enrols at iconic university Harvard

Tottenham's Xavi Simons enrols at prestigious American university Harvard as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.

The 23-year-old Netherlands playmaker has been sidelined since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in April - an injury that forced him to miss the World Cup.

Simons has now joined, external Harvard's Crossover into Business programme, a course tailored for professional athletes to develop their commercial skills.

The online course pairs athletes with Harvard MBA students to mentor them through practical case studies and enterprise management.

"During my recovery, I've been trying to use my time in the best way possible. Football is still my main focus, but I also want to keep learning and improving away from the pitch.

"I've always been interested in more than just football. I want to understand the business side of the game better, learn from people in different industries and keep developing as a person."

Source: BBC Sport