After "bullying" Stiller, VfB opponent handed a paltry punishment | OneFootball

In terms of sports, the duel between VfB Stuttgart and Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League on Thursday went off without much excitement. The Swabians secured a confident 4-0 victory. However, a scene on the sidelines of the game sparked ongoing discussions.

In the 73rd minute, Angelo Stiller clashed with opponent Victor Edvardsen. The latter touched his nose while looking at the VfB star, mocking the distinctive nose of the German national player.

 "I find it sad. Such gestures are absolutely unacceptable. It's nothing but bullying, I find it terrible," Wesley Sneijder commented on the action after the game on 'Ziggo Sports'.

Edvardsen initially showed no remorse. "Normally, it's not okay to do that. But the adrenaline took over and I have a lot of emotions when I play. I haven't apologized yet and I don't know if I will," the Swede stated.

At least: Yesterday, the Deventer professional spoke with conciliatory tones. "I want to apologize for my behavior yesterday. Things were said and done between us that do not belong on a football field," he is quoted in a press release from the club. He had already approached Stiller with the same peace offering after the game. 

At the same time, the club also announced the penalty for their employee's unsportsmanlike conduct: Edvardsen must donate a meager 500 euros to the club's social services. Hopefully, the learning effect is greater than the monetary amount.

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