Richarlison apologises to Arsenal star but remains unrepentant over Ramsdale row

16 January 2023 , 15:46

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Richarlison apologises to Arsenal star but remains unrepentant over Ramsdale row

Richarlison has accused Aaron Ramsdale of being “disrespectful” to Tottenham fans.

Spurs forward Richarlison had a bust-up with Ramsdale at the end of the North London Derby, just moments before a fan kicked the Arsenal goalkeeper. It is now down to the police to investigate and prosecute but a fan’s identity is believed to have been passed to the authorities with the supporter also facing an indefinite stadium ban.

Brazil star Richarlison was unrepentant after the game and claimed Ramsdale should have celebrated with the Arsenal fans rather than wind up the Spurs supporters. Richarlison told ESPN Brasil: “I didn’t like their 'keeper celebrating there, it was like, disrespectful to our fans there. So I went to call him up on it. They had their fans there, so he should celebrate with them and not be cute with our fans.“

Television footage has shown Ramsdale being kicked in the back after the game and the incident has been condemned by the FA, Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association.

The FA could take action against Tottenham for failing to stop the fan and could also punish Richarlison for his row with Ramsdale.

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Richarlison has developed a reputation as a player rival fans love to hate but was unrepentant over Ramsdale but did apologise to Brazil team mate Gabriel Martinelli for snubbing his handshake during the game as he also had a row with Arsenal defender Gabriel.

Richarlison clashed with Aaron Ramsdale after the final whistle (Getty Images)

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Richarlison added: “I want to apologise to him (Martinelli). He put his hand out and I didn't. Like it or not, he is my Brazil teammate. This is part of it, it's a derby, we were hot-headed.

"With Gabriel, I argued a little because he was holding up the game. He ended up getting a yellow (for time-wasting), and I said to him, 'let's play, let's play'. And he was holding up the game."

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