He didn't hold back! An international footballer has now issued an apology after being caught on video punching a fan alleged to have racially abused one of his teammates. 😲 WATCH the altercation here ▶️
After racists chants were once again aimed at Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior recently, the issue of racism in football has been in the headlines.Hundreds of people in Brazil took to the streets in protest of the treatment the 22-year-old has been subjected to in Spain, while current and former players have sent messages of support to the winger and called out those responsible for such reprehensible behaviour.
With the issue being one of the most discussed topics since, a similar incident appears to have taken place in the Eredivisie on the weekend., Ajax Amsterdam and Netherlands star Steven Berghuis has now apologised for punching an FC Twente supporter, with the altercation having been caught on camera.
It is alleged the fan was being racist towards Ajax striker Brian Brobbey after the two clubs met on Sunday, with Berghuis taking matters into his own hands before getting on to the team bus.Yesterday after the match, Steven Berghuis hit a FC Twente supporter. The fan, allegedly, racially abused Brian Brobbey. Berghuis expressed regret and was fined by the club.Good on you, Steven. No place for racism in this world.
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