Marcus Thuram BANNED for 5 games for spitting in opponent’s face after heated argument

Marcus Thuram banned news has flooded internet as Borussia Monchengladbach striker has been banned for 5 matches by DFB. On Monday, German football federation clarified details on Thuram's ban as he spat on face of an opponent player. y mentioned how player will be banned from participating in Bundesliga and German Cup. DFB also mentioned that a furr one-game ban is suspended on basis of condition that player displays good behaviour.

Marcus Thuram banned: How events unrolled

incident took place during Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hoffenheim. Marcus Thuram spat on defender Hoffenheim Stefan Posch when both players were arguing over a tackle made by Hoffenheim footballer. In heat of moment,  Borussia Monchengladbach striker spat on Stefan Posch’s face.

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After consulting video, match referee Frank Willenborg showed Thuram a red card and sent him off on Saturday. Borussia Mönchengladbach striker was also fined 40,000 euros ($50,000) with club also fining French international his monthly ws. Thuram's ws will later be used for a helpful cause towards community by Borussia Monchengladbach.

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On Sunday, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s sporting director Max Eberl also commented on Thuram's action during Hoffenheim's 2-1 win last week. He mentioned how it was uncharacteristic of Thuram and said that he has spoken to player about it.

Eberl said that Marcus is devastated and player assured him that he did t deliberately spit at Stefan Posch. Eberl said that Marcus told him that during an argument with Stefan Posch he cursed several times in French and that he involuntarily spat during a torrent of words. He added how Marcus made a huge mistake for which he’ll be punished. He mentioned that Marcus remains person kwn to all as he is and will be given ar opportunity to redeem himself.

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Marcus Thuram issues apology

Thuram took to social media and shared a public apology for his infamous spat. French player, who was criticized by his teammates and coach, came forward after game and apologized to everyone via social media. 

He wrote that something took place on Sunday that is t in his character and must never happen. Thuram shares that he reacted to an opponent in a wrong way and something occurred accidentally and t intentionally. He goes on to write how he apologizes to everyone, to Stefan Posch, to his opponents, to his teammates, to his family, and everyone else who saw his reaction. French international ends by saying that he is ready to accept all consequences of his gesture.

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