Ajax have confirmed that they’ve fined Steven Berghuis for punching a fan exterior the stadium earlier tonight.
The report earlier showed 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 may very well 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.
? – The explanation why Steven Berghuis tried to punch somebody exterior the stadium, from which the footage goes viral, is as a result of this individual shouted ‘most cancers blackie’ [directly translated] to Brian Brobbey. [via @tubantia] pic.twitter.com/a4wH663inV
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Ajax launched an announcement condemning the participant’s actions and confirming that the participant has been fined for it.
The assertion learn (by way of The Mirror h/t De Telegraaf):
“Steven reacted within the mistaken approach. He rapidly made this recognized to [manager] John Heitinga and instantly apologized.”
“Upon arrival on the Area [Ajax’s home ground], he had a dialog with Heitinga, Edwin van der Sar and Sven Mislintat. In addition they wished to listen to his aspect of the story.
“The conclusion is that his response was mistaken and that Ajax disapproves. He has been fined.”
The participant additionally launched an announcement of this personal the place he revealed that abuses have 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.
He mentioned (by way of The Mirror):
“I remorse my motion, I mustn’t have performed this.”
“After each away recreation we get plenty of curses thrown at us on the bus, whereas we make time handy out autographs to followers who ask for it. I’m used to it now, however individuals suppose they’ll shout something.
“My response doesn’t resolve something, I perceive that. It isn’t good, I’ve an exemplary operate as an Ajax participant.”
