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  "id": 12967816,
  "title": "Spurs' Simons enrols at iconic university Harvard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/spurs-simons-enrols-at-iconic-university-harvard",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T22:21:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckpqg9388e7wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has enrolled in a course at the prestigious American university, Harvard, as he continues to recover from a long-term knee injury. The 23-year-old Dutch playmaker has been sidelined since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in April, which caused him to miss the World Cup. Simons has joined Harvard's Crossover into Business program, an online course designed for professional athletes to enhance their commercial skills. The course pairs athletes with Harvard MBA students to guide them through practical case studies and enterprise management.\n\nIn a statement on LinkedIn, Simons said, \"I'm going back to school. 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.\" The midfielder recently visited Harvard's campus in Boston to further his physical rehabilitation. Simons emphasized that getting back on the pitch is still his top priority, but he also wants to continue learning and investing in himself beyond football during this period.",
  "summary": "Tottenham's Xavi Simons enrols at prestigious American university Harvard as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Spurs' Simons enrols at iconic university Harvard",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/spurs-simons-enrols-at-iconic-university-harvard-12967841",
        "published": "2026-10-08T22:21:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}