Tottenham Hotspur lost 1-0 at Leeds United on Saturday, with Noah Okafor scoring the late winning goal. The match also featured an incident involving Jayden Bogle and Mathys Tel, who left the pitch injured.
The incident involving Bogle and Tel
Jayden Bogle kicked Mathys Tel during a first-half incident, and Tel had to leave the pitch injured. Footage showed Jayden Bogle landing with his studs on the back of Mathys Tel's ankle.
VAR decision
VAR Tony Harrington spent more than four minutes watching replays but ultimately decided not to intervene. Jayden Bogle escaped without a sanction.
Simons' Snapchat post
Xavi Simons was not in the matchday squad because of a serious knee injury. After the match, he posted on Snapchat comparing the incident with one from December 2025 in which he had stepped on Virgil van Dijk's heel and been sent off. Xavi Simons wrote: “What's the difference?”
De Zerbi's response
Roberto De Zerbi said: “I have a lot of faith in the referee. I don't think it matters whether he (Brooks, ed.) watches the footage or not.”
He added: “There was a VAR and if they haven't made the right decision, I don't know, but we have faith in them. We have to focus on our own performances and on the areas where we can improve.”
