Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison Sent Off for Headbutt on Brentford’s Yoane Wissa

Tottenham’s Richarlison Dismissed for Headbutt on Brentford’s WissaTottenham’s Richarlison Dismissed for Headbutt on Brentford’s Wissa Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison was sent off in controversial fashion during his side’s Premier League clash against Brentford on Sunday. With the score at 0-0 in the 90th minute, Richarlison was involved in an altercation with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa on the edge of the box. Replays showed Richarlison moving his head towards Wissa, making contact with his forehead. Referee Peter Bankes initially awarded a free-kick to Brentford but then consulted with VAR and subsequently showed Richarlison a straight red card. The decision sparked outrage among Tottenham players and fans, who believed the contact was minimal and did not warrant a dismissal. Brentford took advantage of the numerical advantage and went on to win the match 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Ivan Toney. Tottenham manager Antonio Conte was furious with the decision, calling it “unfair” and “unjust.” He said: “It is incredible. It is incredible. The VAR, the referee, they made a big mistake.” Richarlison, who had only been on the pitch for 15 minutes, was also disappointed and took to social media to express his disbelief. “I’m really sorry for the red card. It was never my intention to hurt anyone. I will come back stronger,” he tweeted. The incident has divided opinion, with some pundits defending Richarlison’s actions as accidental while others have condemned them as violent conduct. The Premier League is expected to review the decision and could potentially overturn the red card. The dismissal is a major blow for Tottenham, who are now without Richarlison for three domestic matches. It also casts a shadow over the club’s title hopes, as the Brazilian forward has been a key part of Conte’s side this season.