Tottenham star faces further punishment with FA charge after Liverpool red card
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The Tottenham captain was shown a second yellow card late on in the game after he kicked out at Ibrahima Konate, before angrily remonstrating with referee John Brooks.An official statement from The FA spokesperson reads: "Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero has been charged following their Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday 20 December. It's alleged that he acted in an improper manner by failing to promptly leave the field of play and/or behaving in a confrontational and/or aggressive manner towards the match referee after being sent off in the 93rd minute.READ MORE: Liverpool given chance to bring back cult hero for free after Alexander Isak injuryREAD MORE: Former Liverpool coach says he's open to Anfield return - 'Welcome to call me'"Cristian Romero has until Friday 2 January 2026 to respond."This deadline falls a day after Tottenham's New Year's Day clash with Brentford, and two days before it hosts Sunderland.Romero will certainly miss Spurs' fixture against Crystal Palace on 28 December due to the automatic one-match suspension incurred from receiving two yellow cards in the same game, reports Football London.Cristian Romero speaks to referee John Brooks during the game between Tottenham and Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Spurs head coach Thomas Frank expressed his displeasure at the decision to dismiss Romero.
I think that's probably a good indicator."Normally, if it's one player reacting, if it's the whole team, probably because there's something about it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."So, I can't see if it's right or wrong that he gives the first yellow.
The second yellow, I see two big boys competing; Konate absolutely smashing through Cuti [Romero]."It's a foul, I'm not saying more. His foot landed on Cuti's head.