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Former Premier League player fined for punching fan outside the stadium

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Ajax have confirmed that they’ve fined Steven Berghuis for punching a fan exterior the stadium earlier tonight.

The report earlier confirmed a footage of him punching a FC Twente fan after he allegedly yelled racist slurs at his teammate Brian Brobbey.

The previous Premier League participant who briefly performed for Watford might be seen lashing out on the fan following an altercation which noticed some phrases being exchanged simply earlier than he ready to board the bus.

Ajax launched a press release condemning the participant’s actions and confirming that the participant has been fined for it.

The assertion learn (through The Mirror h/t  De Telegraaf):

“Steven reacted within the improper method. He shortly made this identified to [manager] John Heitinga and instantly apologized.”

“Upon arrival on the Enviornment [Ajax’s home ground], he had a dialog with Heitinga, Edwin van der Sar and Sven Mislintat. Additionally they wished to listen to his facet of the story.

“The conclusion is that his response was improper and that Ajax disapproves. He has been fined.”

The participant additionally launched a press release of this personal the place he revealed that abuses had been hurled at him which triggered his response. And though he doesn’t point out something in regards to the slurs being racist in nature however he does trace at one thing upsetting being mentioned to him.

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He mentioned (through The Mirror):

“I remorse my motion, I mustn’t have accomplished this.”

“After each away recreation we get a whole lot of curses thrown at us on the bus, whereas we make time at hand out autographs to followers who ask for it. I’m used to it now, however individuals suppose they will shout something.

“My response doesn’t resolve something, I perceive that. It isn’t good, I’ve an exemplary perform as an Ajax participant.”

 

 

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