Wayne Rooney singles out “absurd” Tottenham star in Leeds defeat

Tottenham's winning run came to a miserable end at Elland Road as Noah Okafor struck late to give Leeds a 1-0 victory.

By Emilio Galantini · Football Fancast

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:10 PM

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Wayne Rooney criticized Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, labeling his decision to stretch across and block a cross as "absurd."
Leeds United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 thanks to a 79th-minute goal from substitute Noah Okafor.
Tottenham winger Mathys Tel suffered an injury in the first half following a challenge by Jayden Bogle.

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Wayne Rooney criticized Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes for an "absurd" moment early in Spurs' 1-0 defeat to Leeds United. Fernandes escaped conceding a penalty when blocking Gabriel Gudmundsson's cross after VAR confirmed the ball struck the permitted "green zone" at the top of his arm, though Rooney was unimpressed by the midfielder's decision.

Leeds ultimately secured the 1-0 victory courtesy of a 79th-minute strike by substitute Noah Okafor, ending Tottenham's three-match winning streak under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Tottenham suffered an additional setback in the first half when winger Mathys Tel was forced off due to injury following a challenge from Jayden Bogle.

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Wayne Rooney singles out “absurd” Tottenham star in Leeds defeat

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