Said Benrahma, however, broke the deadlock, firing the Hammers ahead in the 62nd minute from the penalty spot.
World Cup winner, Messi is said to have turned down a world record €400 million offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
Postecoglou will officially join Spurs on July 1.
More players are likely to follow, with the situation of Super Eagles’ Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi sure to attract Nigerian interest.
On Monday, Spain’s State Commission said the body had sanctioned seven people involved in racist attacks on Real Madrid and Brazilian star Vinicius Jr.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement from football at the age of 41.
The 1-0 win meant South Korea qualified for the semi-finals for the second successive tournament.
A tribute and farewell event for the star player comes up on Tuesday, June 6, at 12:00 p.m. in Ciudad Real Madrid.
The Port Harcourt side beat Sunshine Stars of Akure 1-0 to secure maximum points in their NPFL Super Six matchday one.
It was the forward’s 10th league goal this season.
