Krystian Bielik grabs Portsmouth fan by the throat in Cardiff City defeat | Football

Krystian Bielik grabbed a young Portsmouth supporter by the throat during Cardiff City’s 2-0 defeat in the Championship on Saturday.

The incident occurred during the second half at Fratton Park when the Portsmouth fan had caught the ball and threw it away from Bielik, who was trying to take a quick throw-in.

Bielik responded by grabbing the throat of the supporter, who then stood up and slapped the Cardiff City midfielder on the head.

Following the confrontation, the young Portsmouth supporter was seen gesturing to a nearby steward that Bielik had grabbed him by the throat.

The supporter was then ejected from the stadium as Portsmouth went on to win the game 2-0.

Bielik, who was substituted in injury time, is now likely to face disciplinary action from the Football Association over his conduct.

The defeat leaves Cardiff 22nd in the Championship and the Bluebirds are still searching for their first win in the league this season after five games played.

Bielik was signed by Arsenal at the age of 17 as he was signed in a £2.4 million deal from Legia Warsaw in 2015.

The midfielder only made two first-team appearances during his time at Arsenal before leaving permanently in 2019.

Bielik has also made 11 appearances for Poland’s national side.

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