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Ex Gunner Faces Probe After in-Game Fan Altercation
The Football Association is expected to review the incident after a video showed Bielik grabbing a young fan, with Portsmouth apologizing.
- On Saturday, Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik faced scrutiny following a physical altercation with a spectator at Fratton Park during Portsmouth's 2-0 Championship victory.
- During the 72nd minute, Bielik grabbed a young spectator by the throat while attempting to retrieve the ball, and the supporter responded by slapping the midfielder before ejection.
- Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologized, saying, "Sometimes it tips over, I understand that, I don't think it needs to tip over to that extent." Cardiff head coach Brian Barry-Murphy claimed Bielik "got slapped in the face."
- Bielik is reportedly facing Football Association disciplinary action for his conduct. Separately, security ejected a second spectator for throwing a ball at Cardiff defender Perry Ng in the South Stand.
- Cardiff remains 22nd in the Championship after the loss, with the Bluebirds still searching for their first win after five games played this season.
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EFL star appears to grab fan by throat after being ‘slapped in face’
Krystian Bielik was allegedly “slapped in the face” by a Portsmouth supporter before appearing to grab the fan by the throat during Cardiff City’s 2-0 Championship defeat at Fratton Park.The extraordinary confrontation happened in the 70th minute on Saturday, with the newly promoted Bluebirds already trailing by two goals.Bielik had approached the front row of the stand to retrieve the ball when a young supporter appeared to throw it away from t…
·London, United Kingdom
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In the Portsmouth vs. Cardiff game, Krystian Bielik picks up a young fan. The scene makes a stir – and could still have consequences.
·Berlin, Germany
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Center, 36% Right
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 28%
C 36%
R 36%
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