Tottenham captain Romero has been handed an additional one-match ban

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has been handed a one-match suspension for his response to being sent off during last month’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool, the FA said on Friday.

The centre-back, who received a second yellow card for kicking at Ibrahima Konate in extra time, did not immediately leave the pitch after being given his marching orders and argued with the referee, leading to the FA charging him with ‘inappropriate’ conduct.

“The defender subsequently admitted the charge, and an independent regulatory commission has now imposed a one-match suspension and a fine of 50,000 pounds ($67,000) following a hearing,” the FA wrote on ‌X.

Romero, who served his automatic one-match ban in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on December 28, will now face an extra match on the sidelines.

With Tottenham in 14th place and winless in their last three games, Romero apologized to the club’s fans in a social media post, suggesting it should not be the players who have to face the supporters.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said on Thursday that Romero was a «young leader» who had made a mistake, and that he and the club’s sporting director Johan Lange had met with him to discuss the post.

The club from North London will host Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Published on January 9, 2026