Trending Now - Cristian Romero Faces Backlash for Skipping Key Spurs Match

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Cristian Romero, Tottenham captain

Fox News Sports - Cristian Romero, Tottenham teammates

Daily Mail Sports - Glenn Hoddle, Tottenham legend

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Cristian Romero will not attend Tottenham's pivotal relegation clash against Everton.

Fox News Sports - Cristian Romero opted to fly back to Argentina rather than support his teammates in their final-day Premier League relegation decider against Everton.

Daily Mail Sports - Cristian Romero is in Argentina to support his boyhood club Belgrano in their championship final.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - Tottenham, England

Fox News Sports - Argentina

Daily Mail Sports - Belgrano, Argentina

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Glenn Hoddle criticized Cristian Romero for his decision to prioritize his fitness for the World Cup over supporting his team during a crucial match.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Cristian Romero flew back to Argentina to get fit in time for the World Cup.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 13:49 UTC)

Cristian Romero, the captain of Tottenham, will not be attending the crucial relegation match against Everton as he has chosen to fly back to Argentina to support his boyhood club, Belgrano, in their championship final. This decision has drawn criticism from Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle, who expressed disappointment that Romero prioritized his fitness for the World Cup over standing by his teammates during such a pivotal moment. Romero's absence raises questions about team spirit as the Premier League season reaches its dramatic conclusion.