Keith Hackett shares 'sin bin' verdict amid Sarr's 'morally wrong' Tottenham vs Everton incident
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Credit: Imago Tue 26 May 2026 9:00, UK The Premier League should introduce “sin bin” timeouts to curb the rise in acts of simulation, especially after an incident involving Pape Sarr.That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder “damaged the image of the game” against Everton.During the final game of the 2025-26 season, as Spurs managed to remain in the division at West Ham’s expense, emotions were high in North London, with Joao Palhinha scoring the only goal.In search of another goal to cement the win, Sarr threw himself to the ground inside the penalty area in the 80th minute. We say we’re going to introduce a sin bin into the game at the elite level.Pape Sarr vs EvertonStats [FotMob]Minutes played17Touches10Passing accuracy80% (4/5)Chances created1Successful dribbles50% (1/2)Dribbled past1Ground duels won33% (1/3)“And with that sin bin, descent and simulation might be the opportunity to stop it and act as a deterrent.
At the moment, there’s no deterrent. It damages the image of the game.
It damages what we consider to be fairness within the game. There should be no place in the game for it.”Could this be the midfielder’s final act in a Tottenham shirt?The 23-year-old has been forced to adjust to multiple new managers in Hotspur Way, and after how valued he was by Ange Postecoglou, it would not be a surprise to see him seek an exit.Despite his talents, Sarr hasn’t started any of Roberto De Zerbi’s seven matches in charge, with Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Conor Gallagher, James Maddison and Archie Gray all above him in the pecking order.Football Insider understands that Bayern Munich are interested in Sarr, with the hope of reuniting him with Harry Kane, and that his exit is now seen as “inevitable” ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Should the Bundesliga giants come knocking this summer, it would be almost impossible to turn that opportunity down, so his dive against Everton may be the last thing he ever does for the Lilywhites.