Tottenham confirm death of Igor Tudor's father.

Tottenham Hotspur has officially confirmed the death of interim head coach Igor Tudor's father, Mario.

“- Published Tottenham have offered condolences to interim head coach Igor Tudor following the death of his father”

BBC

This announcement came after the club's 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

BBC

The Croatian manager, who has been in charge since February, was unable to fulfill his post-match media commitments.

The club described this situation as an 'immediate family bereavement.'

Assistant coach Bruno Saltor stepped in to address the media.

Saltor maintained discretion about the personal family issue that had affected Tudor.

Tudor discovered the devastating news about his father's passing immediately after the conclusion of Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest.

This information comes from reports from Britain's Press Association.

Daily Mail

The timing of the bereavement created an emotionally challenging situation for the manager.

Tudor had just overseen another disappointing result that plunged Tottenham further into relegation trouble.

Despite the personal tragedy, Tudor remained at the stadium.

He was informed of his father's death as the match concluded.

The personal tragedy comes at a particularly challenging time for Tudor professionally.

“Tottenham Hotspur have offered the club's condolences to Igor Tudor and his family after confirming the death of the head coach's father”

ESPN

His managerial tenure has been marked by poor results since taking charge in February.

The 47-year-old Croatian has lost five of his seven games in charge.

This leaves Tottenham in a precarious position in the Premier League table.

After the defeat to Nottingham Forest, the club sits two points below their relegation rivals.

They are only one point above West Ham United, who are in the relegation zone.

This result has heightened Tottenham's relegation fears.

The club is enduring their worst form in 91 years, going 13 matches without a league win.

Both Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus have publicly expressed their condolences.

Tottenham issued a formal statement about the passing.

France 24

The statement read: 'Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Igor Tudor's father, Mario.'

They added: 'Our thoughts and condolences go out to Igor and his family during this incredibly difficult time.'

Juventus also showed solidarity with the grieving manager.

The Italian club posted on social media: 'We are close to Igor Tudor and his family.'

They wrote: 'Juventus joins in the grief for the passing of his father.'

This support highlights Tudor's personal and professional relationships.

Questions about Tudor's future as Tottenham's interim head coach have emerged.

“Tottenham Hotspurhave confirmed that the father of Igor Tudor, the club’s interim head coach, has died”

The Times

This comes amid the club's ongoing relegation battle.

USA Today

Assistant coach Bruno Saltor addressed Tudor's future prospects post-match.

He suggested that the 47-year-old would be given time to turn the team's form around.

Saltor stated: 'We feel the support of everyone at the club and we're just focusing on how we can help the players.'

He added: 'What gives me belief?'

The three-week break until Tottenham's next match against Sunderland on April 12 may provide time to regroup.

This could help address both the family tragedy and the team's precarious league position.