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REUTERS/ANDREW COULDRIDGE
[Saba
Sports News] In the 19th round of the Premier League, Fulham suffered a 0-3
defeat away to Bournemouth. However, the match was overshadowed by an incident
involving Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno and a ball kid. While Fulham was
trailing 0-2, Leno rushed to retrieve the ball from a ball kid in order to
quickly restart the game. In his haste, Leno pushed the ball kid with his left
hand, which sparked strong dissatisfaction among fans. After the incident, Leno
apologized to the ball kid, who was subsequently relocated to the stands at
Vitality Stadium for the remainder of the match. Leno’s behavior received
widespread condemnation on social media, with fans criticizing him for his
actions. One fan expressed disgust, describing Leno’s behavior as unacceptable
and highlighting the age difference between Leno and the ball kid. It is
important to note that incidents like these can generate controversy and
negative reactions due to the perceived mistreatment of a young individual by
an adult professional player.