Arsenal was cruising to a 2-0 win over Tottenham when things got weird in stoppage time. Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was killing the clock, falling on the ball and soaking up the moment. He even threw in some antics, pretending to be hurt before popping up with a grin. As the whistle neared, he kissed the badge on his shirt, clearly enjoying the rivalry win. That didn’t sit well with Tottenham’s Richarlison, who confronted Ramsdale and shoved him. But things got uglier when a Tottenham fan climbed over a barrier and kicked Ramsdale in the back as the keeper went to grab his water bottle.
The kick didn’t seem to do much damage, but it sparked outrage. One security guard just stood there, but another gave the fan a hard shove as he tried to run away. The whole thing was caught on camera. Fans in the stands yelled and recorded the incident, capturing clear footage and audio. The attacker, a 35-year-old Tottenham fan, stood out not just for the act, but for how awkward and ineffective the kick was. Security tracked him as he jogged away, trying to blend back into the crowd by ditching his scarf and jacket.
He didn’t get far. Authorities identified him and issued a lifetime ban from attending matches. Ramsdale, 24, walked away with the win and a bit of a story. The fan walked away banned and embarrassed.