Tottenham lodge official complaint with Premier League over broadcaster's behaviour

Tottenham have lodged an official complaint with the Premier League after ESPN Brazil journalist Joao Castelo-Branco was filmed joining anti-Spurs chants with Arsenal fans.

Tottenham have taken official action against ESPN Brazil journalist Joao Castelo-Branco after he was spotted on video joining in derogatory chants about the club alongside Arsenal fans. The footage, which has since been deleted, showed Castelo-Branco singing chants labelling Spurs with profanities and expressing hatred for the club.

Spurs have told the Premier League they no longer want the journalist covering their games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, including interviews with head coach Roberto De Zerbi and players. However, the club has no objection to ESPN Brazil as a broadcaster.

Castelo-Branco has issued a public apology, acknowledging he crossed a line and made a mistake given his role as a UK correspondent. He attended an online meeting with Tottenham, ESPN and the Premier League to discuss the matter. The Premier League is now holding talks with both parties to resolve the dispute. Spurs will decide whether to allow Castelo-Branco back into their stadium for their next home game against Ipswich on November 21.