Lerma charged with biting opponent during English game
Updated Dec. 22, 2020 7:58 a.m. ET
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Colombia midfielder Jefferson Lerma has been charged with biting an opponent during a second-tier English league game, the Football Association said on Tuesday.
The alleged incident took place in the 83rd minute of a match between Lerma’s side Bournemouth and Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on Nov. 3.
Bournemouth said the 26-year-old Lerma “strenuously denies the allegation made against him” and will request a hearing over the charge.
“Bournemouth fully support Jefferson and will continue to do so throughout the process,” the club said in a statement.
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