Tottenham formally complain to Premier League over Arsenal footage as response issued

Tottenham Hotspur have lodged a formal complaint to the Premier League about a video that surfaced online…

By Mark Wakefield · Football London

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:31 PM

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Tottenham lodged a complaint to the Premier League over footage of an ESPN reporter singing anti-Spurs chants.
Spurs requested that ESPN Brazil correspondent Joao Castelo-Branco no longer cover their matches.
Castelo-Branco issued an apology, admitting his mistake, and removed the video from social media.

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Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an official complaint to the Premier League regarding a video involving ESPN Brazil reporter Joao Castelo-Branco. The footage showed the UK correspondent participating in derogatory chants alongside Arsenal supporters aimed at Spurs. Tottenham stated they no longer consider it appropriate for Castelo-Branco to cover their fixtures, although the club does not wish to prevent ESPN Brazil from covering matches.

Castelo-Branco apologized for the incident, acknowledging his mistake and confirming the video was removed after Tottenham raised concerns. The Premier League is currently holding discussions with Tottenham and ESPN Brazil to resolve the matter.

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