John Mousinho addresses inaccurate account of Portsmouth and Cardiff City incident
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho expressed frustration regarding the information provided to him following an altercation between Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik and a spectator during Saturday's match. Mousinho initially issued an apology to Cardiff players based on an account provided by the match referee, who claimed a fan slapped Bielik and another threw a ball at Perry Ng. After reviewing footage, Mousinho stated he was misled about the incident and criticized the position it forced him into with the club's fanbase. Hampshire Police are currently investigating the matter as an alleged common assault against a minor. Mousinho confirmed he is seeking to address the reporting discrepancies directly with the referees' association. The incident occurred during Portsmouth's recent home victory over Cardiff City.
- •John Mousinho apologized to Cardiff City after being told a supporter slapped Krystian Bielik.
- •The Portsmouth coach stated his initial remarks were based solely on the match referee's account.
- •Hampshire Police are investigating an alleged assault of a minor during the match.
- •Mousinho is in contact with the referees' association to resolve the reporting of the event.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mousinho 'furious' over account of Bielik incident
- 10:10 AMBBC Sport — Mousinho 'furious' over account of Bielik incident
"Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is "absolutely furious" at the position he says he was put in over an incident involving Cardiff's Krystian Bielik and a fan.
"Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is "absolutely furious" at the position he says he was put in over an incident involving Cardiff's Krystian Bielik and a fan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:15 AMMousinho 'furious' over account of Bielik incident
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is "absolutely furious" at the position he says he was put in over an incident involving Cardiff's Krystian Bielik and a fan.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 10:10 AMMousinho 'furious' over account of Bielik incident
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is "absolutely furious" at the position he says he was put in over an incident involving Cardiff's Krystian Bielik and a fan.
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