Furious Tottenham set to cite Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card in formal complaint over Jayden Bogle's tackle at Leeds
Tottenham Hotspur is filing a formal complaint against officiating standards after a controversial tackle by Leeds player Jayden Bogle went unpunished. The club argues the decision is inconsistent with previous red card rulings in the league.
Why it matters
Consistency in VAR and refereeing decisions remains a major point of contention in professional football.
Tottenham will lodge a formal complaint after Jayden Bogle escaped a red card for his reckless challenge on Mathys Tel in the 1-0 defeat at Leeds. Tel was forced off before half-time, and Spurs believe the decision clashes with Jean-Philippe Mateta's dismissal against them a week earlier, while Roberto De Zerbi insisted he still has full confidence in the officials.
Tottenham will submit a formal complaint to refereeing body Pro Ref after Bogle avoided a red card during Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Leeds at Elland Road. According to the Independent, Spurs believe the defender should have been sent off, and they will write to Pro Ref to seek an explanation as to why the incident did not result in a dismissal.
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