Bruno Guimarães Reveals What Cuti Romero Told Him That Sparked His Angry Full-Time Reaction
Newcastle United star Bruno Guimarães has lifted the lid on the heated confrontation that erupted between himself and Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian “Cuti” Romero at full-time of their tense Premier League meeting, explaining the remark that triggered his furious reaction.
The match, already a fiercely competitive affair between two sides pushing for European qualification, ended in dramatic fashion as Spurs fought back late on. Emotions were running high throughout, with Guimarães and Romero engaging in several physical exchanges that set the tone for what would follow after the final whistle.
The Flashpoint at Full-Time
As the referee Thomas Bramall signalled full-time, Romero approached Guimarães near the centre circle, appearing to exchange words before the Newcastle midfielder reacted angrily. Players from both sides rushed in to prevent the clash from escalating as the pair squared up, clearly still fuelled by the tension of the match.
St James’ Park briefly descended into chaos as officials and teammates tried to diffuse the situation. While initial replays showed Romero speaking first, the content of the exchange remained unknown — until Guimarães addressed it afterwards.
Bruno Guimarães: “He crossed a line”
Speaking after the game, Guimarães explained exactly what was said in the heated moment, insisting that Romero’s comment was what pushed him over the edge.
“Romero said something that I didn’t like,” Guimarães revealed. “We had been battling all game, that’s normal, but after the whistle you expect a bit of respect. He said something about me that crossed a line. I reacted because I’m not the type of player who lets that go.”
The Brazilian stressed that physical battles are part of football, but added that players must know the limits when it comes to personal remarks.
“You can play hard, you can challenge, you can argue during the match — that’s football. But when someone goes beyond that, you feel it. I’m very passionate about what I do, and I defend myself and my teammates. I told him that if he wants to fight, do it on the pitch, not with words after the game.”
Despite the incident, Guimarães said he was willing to move forward and does not want the confrontation to overshadow Newcastle’s performance after twice throwing away leads to draw 2-2.
“Afterwards it’s finished. I respect him as a top defender, but what he said wasn’t right. I stood up for myself. Now it’s time to focus on the next match.”
A Rivalry With History
The clash between Guimarães and Romero did not come out of nowhere. The two fiery South American internationals have developed a reputation for intense duels whenever their sides meet, with past matches also producing heated moments. Both play with aggression, passion, and emotional intensity — factors that often elevate their battles to a different level.
This latest confrontation adds fuel to what is quickly becoming one of the Premier League’s most compelling individual rivalries.
Clubs Attempt to Cool the Situation
Inside both camps, the message was one of calm. Newcastle staff were quick to downplay the altercation, describing it as “just competitive emotions spilling over,” while Tottenham sources suggested Romero had “no intention to provoke” and that the exchange had been “misunderstood.”
The Premier League is not expected to take disciplinary action, with officials interpreting it as a verbal disagreement rather than violent conduct.
As both teams continue their push in the Premier League, all eyes will be on the next meeting between Newcastle and Tottenham — and whether the personal battle between Guimarães and Romero reignites on the pitch.
For now, Guimarães has drawn a line under the incident. But the lingering tension suggests their next encounter will be just as explosive.