Emerson Royal beams in hospital as he becomes a dad just hours after Tottenham’s win over Sheff Utd

EMERSON ROYAL was left beaming after becoming a dad just hours after Tottenham's win over Sheffield United.

The defender had celebrated Spurs' comeback win over the Blades with his team-mates the day before the birth of his son.

EMERSON ROYAL was left beaming after becoming a dad just hours after Tottenham's win over Sheffield United.

The defender had celebrated Spurs' comeback win over the Blades with his team-mates the day before the birth of his son.

Alongside the snaps, he wrote: "17/09/2023... At 17:34 our greatest love was born!

"Son, we love you so much."

Royal and Estela received plenty of support as hundreds left comments on the social media post.

Former Spurs star Lucas Moura commented: "Glory be to GOD! May GOD bless this family you are forming."

Olympiacos ace Rodinei De Almeida wrote: "❤❤❤."

Portugal international William Carvalho said: "Congrats to the family bro."

Royal met partner Estela in 2020 and are now in love with the Spurs star occasionally posting sweet messages to her on social media.

Estela has been seen at Spurs games showing her support for Royal and the club.

She announced her pregnancy back on March 16 when she was 12 weeks along.

Meanwhile Royal has enjoyed a good start with Tottenham making four appearances and scoring once in the Premier League.

The win over Sheffield United has maintained the North London side's unbeaten start to the league under manager Ange Postecoglou.