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Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero Rebukes Club Leadership After 3-2 Bournemouth Defeat

His edited social-media statement intensifies scrutiny of a board that has stayed silent during the team’s slump.

Overview

  • Romero apologized to supporters and said club leaders should speak during crises instead of appearing only when results are positive.
  • He initially wrote that the board had lied, then edited the post to remove that claim while keeping his criticism.
  • Pedro Porro publicly endorsed Romero’s message and Richarlison responded with applause, with other players engaging online.
  • Post-match tensions spilled into the stands as players confronted fans, with staff restraining Micky van de Ven during one flashpoint.
  • Tottenham’s loss capped a three-game winless run that left the club 14th in the Premier League on 27 points, against a backdrop of recent leadership turnover including Daniel Levy’s departure and CEO Vinai Venkatesham’s stewardship.