Premier League Deletes Post Mocking Tottenham Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario

The Premier League has removed a social media post that appeared to mock Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario following complaints from the club and backlash from fans. The incident occurred after a video of Vicario’s long free-kick during Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Fulham was posted on the league’s official X account with a caption deemed insensitive.

The Controversial Post

On Sunday night, the Premier League shared a video of Vicario’s free-kick, which went the length of the pitch and resulted in a goal-kick for Fulham. The post included the caption: “Just how the play was drawn up,” accompanied by the phrases “an interesting free-kick from Vicario” and “whoops,” along with laughing emojis [BBC].

Backlash and Removal

The post quickly drew criticism from supporters, who viewed it as disrespectful to both Vicario and Tottenham Hotspur. The club formally complained to the Premier League, arguing that the league should not be ridiculing its own teams and players [BBC]. The Premier League deleted the post on Monday morning [BBC], [Football Italia].

Tottenham’s Recent Form

The incident comes at a tricky time for Tottenham, who are currently 16th in the Premier League and just four points above the relegation zone [BBC]. They have lost four consecutive games and are winless in their last ten league matches before hosting Crystal Palace on Thursday [BBC].

Vicario’s Performance

Despite the team’s struggles, Guglielmo Vicario has maintained a respectable record this season, keeping 13 clean sheets in 38 games across all competitions although conceding 54 goals [Football Italia].

Fan Reaction

The Premier League’s initial post sparked outrage among Tottenham fans, with many expressing their disappointment and calling for accountability. The subsequent removal of the post was welcomed, but some fans believe further action should be taken to address the issue [Football Italia].