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Cardiff City star who ‘grabbed young fan by the throat’ receives two-match ban and £10,000 fine after shocking incident

Former Arsenal midfielder Krystian Bielik found himself in an altercation with a group of Pompey fans while trying to retrieve the ball during the Championship match on September 5.

By LEWIS BROWNING · Daily Mail

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:01 PM

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Krystian Bielik received a two-match ban and £10,000 fine for misconduct after confronting a young Portsmouth fan.
The FA sanctioned Bielik following an incident in the 71st minute of Cardiff's match at Fratton Park.
Bielik apologized for the incident and will miss upcoming Championship fixtures against Blackburn and Watford.

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Cardiff City midfielder Krystian Bielik has received a two-match ban and a £10,000 fine from the FA after admitting to misconduct. The punishment follows an incident during a Championship match against Portsmouth on September 5, where Bielik appeared to grab a young supporter by the throat while trying to retrieve the ball at Fratton Park.

The 28-year-old former Arsenal midfielder has apologized for the incident and will now miss league games against Blackburn and Watford. Hampshire police also reviewed the altercation and decided against taking further action, while the fan involved was ejected from the stadium following the confrontation.

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