The incident occurred when the forward aggressively shoved Cristian Romero, sending the Tottenham defender into goalkeeper Antonín Kinský. Romero landed awkwardly on his knee and had to be taken off in clear pain, while Kinský managed to continue after treatment for a head knock.
Romero was visibly emotional as he left the pitch in tears, with early reports indicating he could be sidelined for a long period. Argentine sources suggest the injury may involve medial ligament damage, casting serious doubt over his chances of featuring in the upcoming World Cup.
Tensions grew further when Sunderland posted a celebratory image of Brian Brobbey with the caption: “Try and stop him,” sparking strong backlash.
Fans quickly criticized both the challenge and the post. One wrote: “He could’ve been booked multiple times. That push might have ended Romero’s season—you can’t celebrate that.” Another said: “Brobbey may have ruined a player’s season and even his World Cup hopes. That post is shameful.”
Others shared similar views, with one sarcastically commenting: “Very classy—he’s injured two players. Brilliant.” Another called it “one of the most disgraceful moments in recent memory,” questioning why the club chose to highlight it.
The controversy has also reached Argentina, where concerns are growing over Romero’s condition due to his key role in the national team. Meanwhile, Brobbey has faced a surge of racist abuse online following the incident.
