Table of Contents
- Additional Ban for Cristian Romero
- Impact on Upcoming Matches
- FA's Statement
- Tottenham's Response
- Meeting with Management
TOTTENHAM captain Cristian Romero has received an additional one-match suspension following his red card against Liverpool.
Romero, 27, was issued a second yellow card during Spurs’ 2-1 defeat to the Reds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has received an additional one-match suspension
Romero will miss Tottenham's crucial third-round FA Cup match against Aston Villa
The centre-back had already served an automatic one-match suspension in the subsequent Premier League match against Crystal Palace.
However, the FA charged the Argentina international with failing to leave the pitch in a timely manner.
He accepted the charge, resulting in another one-match suspension alongside a £50,000 fine.
This means the Argentine will be absent for Saturday’s critical third-round FA Cup match against Aston Villa at home.
The FA stated: “Cristian Romero has been penalized concerning the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on Saturday, 20 December 2025.
“It was alleged that he acted improperly around the 93rd minute by failing to exit the field promptly and/or behaving in a confrontational and/or aggressive manner towards the referee.
“The defender subsequently admitted the charge, and an independent Regulatory Commission has now imposed a one-match suspension and a £50,000 fine following a hearing.
“The written reasons for these sanctions from the Regulatory Commission will be published in due course.”
Tottenham has not and will not appeal the decision.
This follows Wednesday’s 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth.
During this match, he remarked that “other people” should speak out about the club’s challenges, “but they don’t… they only appear when things are going well to share a few falsehoods.”
This statement has been widely interpreted as a criticism of Tottenham’s higher management, although the final phrase “to tell a few lies” was later removed from the post.
Manager Thomas Frank and co-sporting director Johan Lange held a meeting with Romero on Thursday morning, and the World Cup winner has been.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Cristian Romero suspended?
Cristian Romero was suspended for receiving a second yellow card during the match against Liverpool and failing to leave the pitch promptly, which led to an additional one-match ban.
When will Romero return to play?
Romero's suspension will keep him out of the third-round FA Cup match against Aston Villa, but he will be eligible to return for the following match.
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