Tottenham Hotspur have been slapped with a £20,000 fine by the Football Association for their players’ conduct during a fiery Premier League clash against West Ham United. The incident, which occurred during the latter stages of the match, saw a chaotic melee erupt on the pitch.
The catalyst for the commotion was West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, who lost his cool after scoring a goal. The Ghanaian winger first pushed defender Micky van de Ven in the face, then repeated the action on Pape Matar Sarr, igniting a heated exchange between the two teams. Players from both sides swarmed around Kudus, who initially received a yellow card. However, VAR intervened and upgraded the booking to a red card for violent conduct, resulting in a three-game ban for Kudus.
The FA stated that Tottenham failed to ensure their players maintained composure and acted appropriately during the altercation, resulting in the fine. The club admitted the charge and accepted the penalty.
Further disciplinary action is anticipated for West Ham and Kudus, who have also been charged by the FA. If found guilty, Kudus could face an additional punishment on top of his three-game suspension. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of player conduct and the consequences of losing control during heated matches.