Thomas Tuchel rages at Ronald Araujo tackle on Phil Foden in Uruguay’s friendly with England
The defender escaped a red card.
Uruguay's defender Ronald Araujo (L) fouls England's midfielder Phil Foden (R) during the friendly International football match between England and Uruguay at Wembley Stadium, west London, on March 27, 2026. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE | AFP via Getty Images Ronald Araujo was in the spotlight on Friday night as he faced England in an international friendly with Uruguay at Wembley Stadium. The Barcelona defender wiped out Phil Foden early in the second half with a very strong challenge that left the England star needing treatment.
England boss Thomas Tuchel was absolutely livid on the touchline as Araujo escaped punishment for the challenge. Tuchel rightly disgusted by that tackle on Foden by Araujo. And there's no need to say "in a friendly.
" In any game. — Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) March 27, 2026 Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson described the scene: “Tuchel is absolutely raging. He thinks that was a really poor challenge on Foden.
Araujo arrived very, very late and he caught Foden. He’s gone through him. ” Foden was able to continue but was then taken off shortly after the incident.