Footballer receives red card for unsportsmanlike conduct during match in Malaysia

A footballer received a red card for pinching an opponent's genitals during a match between Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta'zim and Thailand’s Buriram United. The incident was captured on video and has sparked outrage on social media. The incident occurred after a foul, when Johor's Arif Aiman offered to help Buriram's Theerathon Bunmathan up. Instead, Bunmathan pinched Aiman, who fell to the ground in pain. The referee, initially unaware, consulted the Video Assistant Referee before issuing the red card. The match ended in a scoreless draw, but the incident overshadowed the game. Social media users criticized Bunmathan's actions, calling them unsportsmanlike and questioning his character.