Tottenham are in their Tudor era - and survival is the goal. And if new boss Igor can keep struggling Spurs in the Premier League, he'll become one of London's most popular Tudors since Henry VIII. But this isn't the first time someone from the world of football has been linked by name with a historical figure. Do you know who these others are? Test yourself with our quiz below.

Source: BBC February 27, 2026 15:26 UTC