Bielik sees Cardiff psychologist amid death threats claim
Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik has sought help from a psychologist after saying his family received threats following his altercation with a Portsmouth supporter. Manager Brian Barry-Murphy said the club was supporting Bielik and his family as he prepares to return from a two-match ban.
The incident happened at Fratton Park last month, when Bielik was judged to have grabbed a young fan by the shoulder. He admitted an FA misconduct charge and was fined £10,000; Hampshire Police took no further action and issued him a community resolution order. Bielik apologised to the supporter, and Barry-Murphy said the club wanted players to learn from the incident and remain professional.
- Bielik is receiving psychological support after alleged threats.
- He was fined £10,000 over an incident with a fan.
- Cardiff says players must learn from the episode.
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Cardiff City and Portsmouth are football clubs in the English leagues, and Fratton Park is Portsmouth’s home ground. Krystian Bielik is a defender for Cardiff; Brian Barry-Murphy is the club’s manager.
The Football Association can investigate players’ conduct and impose disciplinary penalties. Police deal separately with possible offences, while clubs may support players and their families and set expectations for behaviour.