Bangkok player sacked after attacking an opponent

A Thai footballer has been sacked by his club in Bangkok after hitting an opponent with a sickening Muay-Thai elbow.

Aitsaret Noichaiboon was caught on camera attacking North Bangkok University’s Supasan Ruangsuphanimit in the fifth minute of stoppage time in a third division match.

Ruangsuphanimit brutally snapped Noichaiboon’s heels as he chased the ball as it went out for a throw-in

But Noichaiboon got red mist and turned and chased after his opponent before punching him in the face.

He was immediately sent off by the referee and Ruangsuphanimit needed 24 stitches in the hospital.

Noichaiboon has since been fired by Bangkok, who said in a statement: “Bangkok FC would like to take a position and not support the action.

“The club has canceled the player’s contract.

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“The club would like to express our condolences for the incident and will do everything in its power to prevent a recurrence.”

Speaking of Ruangsuphanimit, his team said: “He has undergone a physical examination at Bangpakok-Rangsit 2 hospital after player No. 6 of the Bangkok FC club deliberately attacked his face.

“After a doctor’s visit, they discovered that the upper lip area has a serious wound. The doctor therefore sewed a total of 24 stitches to cover the wound. ‘The club provides care and responsibility.’