Tottenham prove global pull as record crowd delivers financial boost

Tottenham Hotspur continue to pull in massive numbers as their financial mite is on show for all to see.

The Lilywhites have come under questions as big-money has been on the table all summer.

Many have asked how that has become possible after so long without spending so much.

That has a simple answer for many in North London after years building up an expanded portfolio away from the pitch.

Concerts and other events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium play there part, that is for sure.

What many don't take into account is the global pull of Spurs that has become apparent this summer already.

Tottenham pull record crowd vs Auckland

There is something about the N17 outfit and being popular all around the world.

The Asia market is massive for them, largely due to their long-lasting affiliation with Son Heung-min

That helped open the Lilywhites up to a massive new audience that has continued to keep tabs on them.

It is now clear that they have become a favourite in nearby Oceania as they travelled to New Zealand to face Auckland overnight on Sunday.

Tottenham sealed a 2-0 win and revealed at full-time that a crowd of 40,112 watched the friendly.

That is reported as the highest ever attendance for a men’s football match in New Zealand’s history and has been described as "incredible" by Spurs.

The evidence is right there to see how massive the North Londoners are as they continue to bring in revenue from abroad.

How much will Tottenham make from Auckland friendly

There is such a massive benefit to having a global audience and that was on show at Eden Park.

Bringing in over 40,000 fans for a friendly is massive, especially with the cheapest ticket coming in at around £21.

There were also admissions between £26 and £56 throughout the arena.

Just for the sake of argument, let's say every ticket was the lowest price, that would have made upwards of £840,000.

That will obviously be shared, but even a small cut would act as a financial boost in N17, all for a simple friendly under Roberto De Zerbi.

Richarlison and Dane Scarlett scored the goals on a simple evening.

Throw that in with the revenue boost from supporters buying shirts and merchandise before potentially making a trip to North London during the season to watch a fixture.

All that provides added revenue that many other Premier League sides just can't compete with and won't be able to replicate.