admin**Anthony Gordon’s Apology Goes Viral After Reckless Red Card Challenge at St James’ Park**
Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon became the center of attention following a dramatic Premier League clash against Liverpool at St James’ Park on August 25, 2025. The 23-year-old winger was sent off in first-half stoppage time after a reckless tackle on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, leaving Newcastle with ten men in a thrilling 3-2 defeat. Gordon’s challenge, initially deemed a yellow card, was upgraded to a red following a VAR review, sparking heated discussions among fans and pundits.
Hours after the match, Gordon took to Instagram to issue a heartfelt apology that quickly went viral. “I want to sincerely apologise to my team-mates and the fans. My intentions were pure. I was just trying to create energy in the game and I mistimed the tackle,” he wrote. He also extended a personal apology to Van Dijk, stating, “I would never intend to tackle somebody like this on purpose. We spoke after and he knows that.” Gordon praised the electric atmosphere at St James’ Park, adding, “I’m so proud of how we played tonight. I’ll be back and better.”
The incident occurred with Newcastle trailing 1-0 after Ryan Gravenberch’s strike. Despite the setback, the Magpies fought back with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Will Osula, only for 16-year-old Liverpool substitute Rio Ngumoha to snatch a last-gasp winner in the 10th minute of stoppage time. Gordon’s suspension will see him miss Newcastle’s next three matches, including trips to Leeds and Bournemouth. His apology resonated widely on social media, with fans praising his accountability while others debated the tackle’s intent. The match, charged by Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, underscored the intense passion at St James’ Park.[](https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/gordon-sorry-for-reckless-tackle-on-van-dijk-and-21015679.php)[](https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-gordon-issues-public-apology-045812840.html)
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