Police have launched an official investigation after Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik was involved in a physical altercation with a teenage Portsmouth supporter. The shocking incident, which occurred during a heated Championship match at Fratton Park on Saturday, saw Bielik allegedly grab the young fan before being slapped in retaliation.
Burnley have officially confirmed the signing of veteran striker Jamie Vardy on a short-term deal until the end of the current season. The former Premier League champion arrives at Turf Moor as a free agent, tasked with firing the Clarets out of their early-season slump in the Championship.
The South African champions began their quest for a place in the CAF Champions League group stages against the Mauritius-based outfit, with the first leg of the Preliminary Round marking their opening step in the continental campaign. With a spot in the group stages up for grabs, the champions knew they would need to make a strong start and put themselves in a favourable position ahead of the return leg, but they could only settle for a point on the road.