FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry

The FA has charged Cardiff City's Krystian Bielik with misconduct over his altercation with a Portsmouth fan during the September 5 Championship match, alleging he acted improperly around the 71st minute; he has until September 25 to respond. Hampshire Police, who had launched an investigation, have now closed the case, saying the matter was resolved through an out-of-court disposal agreed by all parties, with Bielik providing an apology. The incident occurred when Bielik retrieved a ball from the crowd and was seen grabbing a young fan, with Cardiff's coach saying Bielik had been slapped; a separate fan later threw a ball at Cardiff's Perry Ng, and both supporters were ejected. Portsmouth's manager John Mousinho apologised after the game and later said he was furious after viewing footage of the incident.