Ole Romeny still upset despite Paulinho’s apology after harsh tackle

According to Indosiar, the harsh tackle incident by Arema FC player against Oxford United striker at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung — continues to create tension.

Ole Romeny, who fell victim to Paulinho’s harsh tackle, has not accepted the apology — despite the Brazilian player’s attempts to apologize through an interpreter.

Oxford United coach Gary Rowett confirmed that Romeny’s injury is quite serious — likely forcing him to miss the 2025 President’s Cup final.

The incident occurred during Oxford United’s 2-0 victory over Arema FC, where Romeny had scored before sustaining the injury. As a result, Paulinho faced negative responses from Indonesian netizens, forcing him to disable comments on his personal Instagram account.