🤦🏻‍♂️Xavi Simons takes no prisoners, crunching tackle and a red card | OneFootball

🤦🏻‍♂️Xavi Simons takes no prisoners, crunching tackle and a red card | OneFootball

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·20 December 2025

🤦🏻‍♂️Xavi Simons takes no prisoners, crunching tackle and a red card

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The Tottenham player headed to the locker rooms early after a tackle from behind on his compatriot Van Dijk.

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It's true that during a match, friendship takes a backseat, but there are limits. Xavi Simons was not particularly fortunate in an action that cost him a red card.


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After a VAR review, a stomp from behind on the ankle of his compatriot Van Dijk meant Tottenham had to face the match with one player less.

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Indeed, the image of the Liverpool captain's sock speaks for itself and calls for reflection.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.


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