A Thai footballer has been sacked by his club after a violent attack on a rival player.
Fans and broadcasters were left in disbelief after Bangkok FC’s Aitsaret Noichaiboon deliberately went out of his way to target North Bangkok University FC’s Supasan Ruangsuphanimit during a third-division Thai football game this week.
Noichaiboon was unhappy about being clipped by the North Bangkok University player as the ball rolled over the sideline after trying to sneak by his opponent.
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Instead of retrieving the ball for the throw-in, Noichaiboon lost his temper and ran straight up to Ruangsuphanimit and struck him with a brutal elbow, that ultimately took a chunk out of his lip.
The Bangkok player was shown the red card by the referee after the shocking attack that left the victim requiring 24 stitches.
The Muay Thai style assault has been viewed more than 3.5 million times on social media.
Bangkok FC confirmed a short time later that Noichaiboon’s contract had been terminated.
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“Bangkok FC would like to [take a] stand and not support the action,” the club said.
“The club has cancelled the contract of the player.
“The club would like to express our condolences for the incident and will do everything possible to stop this happening again.”
North Bangkok University FC also released a statement: “[Ruangsuphanimit] has undergone a physical examination at Bangpakok-Rangsit 2 Hospital after player No.6 of the Bangkok FC club intentionally attacked his face.
“After seeing a doctor [they] found that the upper lip area has a severe wound. The doctor therefore sewed a total of 24 stitches to cover the wound.
“The club will provide care and responsibility.”
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