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FA charges Bielik after police close Portsmouth fan incident

Cardiff defender faces misconduct charge while Hampshire Police conclude investigation with out-of-court disposal and apology.

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What to know

  • The FA has charged Bielik with misconduct; police have closed their criminal investigation with an out-of-court resolution that included the player's apology.
  • The incident occurred when Bielik retrieved a ball from the crowd during Cardiff's 2-0 loss at Portsmouth on September 5; the exact nature of the altercation is disputed, with video showing him grabbing a fan while his coach claims he was struck first.
  • Bielik has until September 25 to respond to the FA charge, which carries the potential for disciplinary sanctions in football governance.

“After speaking with the complainant and reviewing all available evidence, the matter has been resolved by way of an out-of-court disposal, agreed by all parties involved. As part of this resolution, an apology has been provided by the player.”

Hampshire Police, Law enforcement · BBC Sport ↗

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FA charges Bielik after police close Portsmouth fan incident
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    FA charges Bielik with misconduct; police conclude inquiry

    The Football Association charged Bielik with acting in an improper manner around the 71st minute of the match, giving him until September 25 to respond. Hampshire Police concluded their investigation after speaking with the complainant and reviewing evidence, resolving the matter by out-of-court disposal agreed by all parties, which included an apology from the player.

    “It's alleged that the player [Bielik] acted in an improper manner around the 71st minute of the match.”
    — The Football Association

    1. 3 outlets first by BBC Football, 4d ago · also BBC Sport, BBC · read ↗

  2. background

    Bielik involved in altercation with Portsmouth fan during match — Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was involved in a physical altercation with a Portsmouth supporter as he retrieved a ball from the crowd late in the second half of Cardiff's 2-0 Championship defeat. Several Portsmouth supporters indicated they believed the fan had been grabbed by the throat, while social media clips appeared to show Bielik grabbing a young fan around his upper body. Another fan threw a ball at Cardiff defender Perry Ng; both supporters were ejected.

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