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FC Lugano Disciplines Kevin Behrens After On-Field Altercation With Teammate, Apology Issued

The club confirms internal measures but withholds details of any sanction.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old shoved teammate Georgios Koutsias during a friendly against Viktoria Pilsen and used a derogatory slur.
  • Behrens called his behavior wrong and unacceptable and said he takes full responsibility.
  • He apologized in person to the squad at the start of the training week, according to the club.
  • Lugano says it reviewed the incident with utmost seriousness and decided on disciplinary action, without disclosing specifics.
  • The episode occurred during the team's training camp, and Behrens joined last summer after spells with Wolfsburg and Union Berlin.