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BREAKING Tottenham given Xavi Simons red card explanation after Virgil van Dijk VAR decision
Dec 20 2025 18:17 · By Kieran Horn · 170 Reads
Xavi Simons was shown a red card for a dangerous foul on Virgil van Dijk after VAR intervention (Image: (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))
Tottenham star Xavi Simons has been shown a red card for a late challenge on Virgil van Dijk in their Premier League clash against Liverpool. As it was serious foul play, he will be banned for three games.
On the incident, Gary Neville said on Sky Sports: "It is a ridiculous challenge, considering he was never going to get there. He is absolutely nowhere near that football. He is going to get a red card."
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