CRISTIANO ROMERO was sent off for Tottenham against Manchester United just days after his stunning rant against the club’s board.
The World Cup winner was given his marching orders by referee Michael Oliver following a horror challenge on Casemiro.
The Spurs captain left his studs on the ankle of the United midfielder as he went for the ball, leaving Casemiro writhing in agony.
Oliver then sent the 27-year-old for an early shower in the 29th minute.
The Premier League Match Centre confirmed the decision “was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed that the challenge was made with excessive force and endangered an opponent”.
And because it is the second time Romero has been sent off in the Premier League this season – his first coming with two yellows against Liverpool in December – he will now have to serve a four-game ban.
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As a result, the Argentine will miss the North London derby at home to Arsenal, as well as home games against Newcastle and Crystal Palace and a trip to Fulham.
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