👀 He faced huge backlash! El Mala apologises to Schalke fans

1. FC Köln player Said El Mala faced a significant backlash after a shove in a match against Schalke 04. The incident occurred during a push from El Mala which caused Schalke players Soufiane El-Faouzi and Robin Gosens to collide mid-air. Both collided and fell to the ground, bleeding heavily. They were substituted in the 43rd minute, wearing bloodstained shirts and head bandages, and taken to the hospital.

2. Some Schalke fans accused El Mala of unsportsmanlike conduct, despite the attacking player not receiving a card for his actions. In an interview with Sky, El Mala expressed his regret. "First of all, I’m incredibly sorry. During the game, I didn’t even realise I’d pushed him into him that hard," he said. He believed he was just battling for space with two players and didn't realize the severity of his shove.

3. El Mala insisted he hadn't intended for the two players to collide after receiving treatment. He also posted another apology on his Instagram story. "I hope they’re both okay," he added. However, the interview raised questions about the severity of his actions and the criticism he received from fans. The article was translated into English by artificial intelligence, with the original in German available separately.