Sadio Mane: Bayern Munich Suspends Senegalese Player For Punching Leroy Sane In The Face

sadio mane and leroy sane 2023

Sadio Mane, a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich has been suspended by the German professional sports club for what they term as ‘misconduct’.

Sadio Mane was suspended for reportedly slap-punching fellow teammate Leroy Sane in the face after his side lost 3-0 to Manchester City.

Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane

Sadio punched Sané in the face after the game at Etihad Stadium.

According to the details available, both players had an argument on the pitch but “after the final whistle, Sadio Mané complained about how Sané spoke to him on the pitch and attacked Sané by hitting him in the face”, BILD reports.

Bayern confirmed in a statement early today that Sadio has been axed from the squad for the crucial Bundesliga clash with Hoffenheim at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.

The club also said Mane who earns £17 million a year would receive an undisclosed fine.

However, both players; Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane have apologized to the squad for their misbehavior.

Sadio Mane suspended

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Source: OccupyGh.com 

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