Thai League player's contract terminated after unbelievable behavior towards opponent

Buriram United FC won the Thai FA Cup this season when they defeated Bangkok United 2-0 in the final on the evening of May 28.

The player who scored both goals for Buriram United was striker Jonathan Bolingi.

Thai league player had his contract terminated after unbelievable behavior towards his opponent.

Jonathan Bolingi was not offered a contract extension by Buriram United.

However, the joy was not complete for the Congolese star when he received a red card in the second half's injury time.

Specifically, in the 90+1 minute, Jonathan Bolingi was sent off after grabbing Bangkok United player Rungrath Poomchantuek by the neck.

According to Thairath, the 28-year-old striker had an argument with opposing team assistant coach Rodrigo Squinalli while leaving the field.

The Bangkok United assistant coach then slapped Jonathan Bolingi in the face and continued to hurl insults at the Buriram United foreign player.

At that time, defender Theerathon Bunmathan rushed in to stop the fight but Jonathan Bolingi still escaped and swung his fist at Rodrigo Squinalli's face.

After the match ended, Buriram United's president, Newin Chidchob, announced that they would not renew Jonathan Bolingi's contract and apologized for the player's behavior.

Reportedly, the Congolese player's contract expires on May 31st, and Buriram United intends to extend it.

"This action is why Jonathan Bolingi, a good player, will not continue playing for Buriram United."

Even in friendly matches, Jonathan Bolingi couldn't control his behavior.

"When we can't control Jonathan Bolingi and he doesn't know how to restrain himself, perhaps the two sides shouldn't continue working together," said the Buriram United chairman.

Recently, Thai football has been in turmoil due to the brawl that occurred during the men's football final at the 32nd SEA Games.

After that fight, the Thai Football Federation decided to ban 3 assistants of the Thai U22 team from participating in team activities for 1 year. 2 other players of the "War Elephants" who participated in the fight were banned from playing for 6 months.

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