Forgotten former Tottenham star frustrated by Harry Kane makes history on remarkable debut
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Key Points:
- Vincent Janssen, a former Tottenham Hotspur forward, made history by scoring the first-ever hat-trick for the Portland Timbers in an MLS match during his full debut for the club.
- Janssen, 32, struggled to establish himself at Tottenham due to competition from Harry Kane and eventually moved on loan to Fenerbahce before permanent transfers to Monterrey and Royal Antwerp.
- After joining Portland Timbers this summer, Janssen scored three goals in a 5-4 win against Minnesota United, becoming the first Timbers player to achieve a hat-trick in MLS history.
- Janssen expressed pride and happiness about his move to Portland and his historic performance, noting the club's unique tradition of awarding players with signed wooden slices from a victory log.
- Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur, now managed by Roberto De Zerbi, have yet to score a Premier League goal this season after three matches.
