AliousThe incident unfolded when the forward forcefully pushed Cristian Romero, sending the Tottenham centre-back crashing into goalkeeper Antonín Kinský. Romero landed heavily on his knee and was forced off the pitch in visible agony, while Kinský was able to continue after receiving treatment for a head injury.
An emotional Romero was seen in tears as he exited, with early reports suggesting he could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. According to Argentine media, the injury may involve medial ligament damage—raising serious concerns over his availability for the upcoming World Cup.
The reaction intensified when Sunderland later shared a celebratory image of Brian Brobbey alongside the caption: “Try and stop him,” a move that sparked widespread backlash.
Fans were quick to condemn both the challenge and the post. One comment read: “He could have been booked four times. That push may have ended Romero’s season—you can’t be celebrating that.” Another added: “Brobbey might have cost a player his season and possibly his World Cup. That post is disgraceful.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, with one fan writing sarcastically: “Very classy—he’s injured two players. Brilliant.” Another described it as “one of the most disgraceful displays in recent memory,” questioning the club’s decision to promote the moment.
The controversy has extended beyond England, with growing concern in Argentina over Romero’s condition, given his importance to the national team. Meanwhile, Brobbey has also been subjected to a wave of racist abuse online in the aftermath of the incident.
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