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Son's red card for Gomes challenge overturned by FA

Son was distraught after the injury to Gomes
Son was distraught after the injury to Gomes

Son Heung-min's red card against Everton has been overturned by the Football Association.

Son was sent off after a challenge which left Everton midfielder Andre Gomes with a broken and dislocated ankle in Sunday's 1-1 draw.

However, Spurs appealed against referee Martin Atkinson's decision and the FA has upheld their claim, meaning he will not serve a three-match ban.

The FA's statement read: "Heung-min Son will be available for Tottenham Hotspur FC's next three domestic fixtures after an independent Regulatory Commission upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal." 

Gomes was released from hospital today after surgery.

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