Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has received an additional one-match suspension and a £50,000 fine following his red card during Spurs’ 2-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool on 20 December. The disciplinary action was confirmed after Romero admitted to a charge of “acting improperly by failing to leave the field of play promptly” under Football Association (FA) regulations.

Details of the Incident

Romero, the Argentine centre-back, was initially shown a second yellow card in the 93rd minute for kicking out at Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate following a foul. His first booking occurred in the 66th minute for dissent.

The FA also alleged that Romero behaved in a “confrontational and/or aggressive manner towards the referee” during the incident, prompting further scrutiny from the governing body.

Following a hearing by an independent regulatory commission, the additional one-match ban and fine were imposed, reflecting the seriousness of the offence.

Suspension Timeline

Romero had already served the automatic one-game suspension triggered by his dismissal, which saw him miss Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on 28 December. In addition, the Spurs defender had been sidelined earlier in the season, missing the 2-1 defeat to Fulham on 29 November due to yellow card accumulation.

With the latest sanction, Romero will be absent for another upcoming Premier League fixture, adding to Spurs’ defensive challenges.

An FA spokesperson confirmed that the written reasons for the sanctions will be published in due course, providing further detail on the regulatory decision.

Impact on Tottenham Hotspur

The suspension of Cristian Romero, a key figure in Spurs’ backline, comes at a critical point in the season. Tottenham are currently seeking consistency in the Premier League 2026 campaign, and the absence of their captain could impact both defensive stability and leadership on the field.

Romero’s aggressive style has been integral to Spurs’ defensive approach, but incidents like the Liverpool red card highlight the fine line between physicality and misconduct in top-flight football.