SM
Sports Mole words bigger AMP 2
Portsmouth vs. Millwall: 16 hrs 13 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Andriy Grivko punches Marcel Kittel during Dubai Tour

:Headline: Andriy Grivko punches Marcel Kittel during Dubai Tour: ID:290977: from db_amp
Andriy Grivko is kicked out of the Dubai Tour after punching Marcel Kittel.

Controversy has marred the Dubai Tour after leader Marcel Kittel was punched by rival rider Andriy Grivko.

The incident, which has earned the Ukrainian a disqualification from the competition, occurred during the 200km stage of the race from Dubai to Al Aqah.

Grivko's Astana team has issued an apology to Kittel and his Quick Step Floors team, but the German sprinter has posted a tweet declaring that he will not accept it.

"I won't accept an apology. That has nothing to do with cycling," he wrote. "What Grivko did is a shame for our beautiful sport."


Kittel was pictured with a bloody face after completing the stage, but managed to maintain the overall lead.

Grivko defended his actions on social media after the race, insisting that he hit out in retaliation after Kittel pushed him and teammate Dmitriy Gruzdev.

He also accused the German of spitting at him.

amp_article__290977 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2017-02-03 18:27:06:
html db last update - 2017-02-03 18:27:06 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Marcel Kittel

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool22165154213353
2Arsenal23138244212347
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2313553327644
4Manchester CityMan City23125647301741
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle23125641271441
6Chelsea23117545301540
7Bournemouth23117541261540
8Aston Villa2310763435-137
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2381053531434
10Fulham238963431333
11Brentford2394104240231
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd2385102832-429
13Crystal Palace236982630-427
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham2376102844-1627
15Tottenham HotspurSpurs2373134637924
16Everton225891928-923
17Leicester CityLeicester2345142549-2417
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2344153252-2016
19Ipswich TownIpswich2337132147-2616
20Southampton2313191653-376
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .