Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno caused a stir during his team's 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth when he pushed a ballboy. The incident occurred in the latter stages of the match when Leno went to retrieve a ball from behind the goal.
Leno's Controversial Actions
As the young boy approached to hand Leno the ball, the goalkeeper unexpectedly grabbed it and pushed him away. This action angered the Bournemouth players and led to furious jeers from the home fans. Surprisingly, Leno escaped punishment from the referee.
Bench Woes and Apology
The incident continued to be a topic of discussion on the Fulham bench, with the team feeling that the ballboy was deliberately causing delays. Eventually, Leno went over to apologize to the young boy after a security guard had already checked on his well-being. The ballboy reassured Leno, saying, "Yeah, I'm OK."
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