Krystian Bielik banned and fined for altercation with fan

Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik has been handed a two-match suspension and a £10,000 fine by the Football Association for misconduct. The sanctions follow an incident during an EFL Championship match against Portsmouth FC at Fratton Park on September 5.

During the 71st minute of the fixture, Bielik was alleged to have acted in an improper manner involving a teenage supporter while retrieving a ball. Video footage and reports indicated an altercation between the player and the young male supporter. While Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy stated Bielik was slapped in the face, Portsmouth manager John Mousinho apologized to the visiting team.

Hampshire Police conducted an investigation into the matter but concluded that no further action would be taken following an out-of-court disposal agreed upon by all parties, which included an apology from the player. Bielik subsequently admitted to the FA charge, leading to the decision by an independent regulatory commission.