Tottenham star Xavi Simons issues one-word reaction to controversial Leeds challenge

Simons questioned why Leeds defender Bogle escaped a red card for a challenge on Tel, comparing it to his own red card for a similar tackle on Van Dijk last season.

Tottenham lost 1-0 away at Leeds on Saturday, but the result was overshadowed by a controversial moment in the first half. Leeds defender Jayden Bogle planted his foot on the back of Mathys Tel's ankle in a challenge that required medical treatment for the Spurs winger. Despite a five-minute VAR review, referee John Brooks and VAR official Tony Harrington decided against a red card, with Harrington citing a lack of speed in the challenge.

Xavi Simons, watching from the sidelines as he recovers from an ACL tear, was baffled by the decision. He drew a direct comparison to a similar challenge he committed on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk last December, which resulted in a yellow card that was upgraded to red after a pitchside review. That incident earned Simons a three-match suspension. On social media, Simons posted screenshots of both tackles with the caption: "Difference?"

Spurs captain Micky van de Ven also questioned the decision, telling talkSPORT: "When I saw the impact from the side, I knew straight away. I think it says enough that they're going to check it."