U.S. striker Altidore apologizes for headbutt

U.S. striker Altidore apologizes for headbutt

Published Apr. 25, 2010 5:14 p.m. ET

United States striker Jozy Altidore has apologized for head butting an opponent while playing for Hull in the English Premier League.

Altidore was ejected in the 50th minute Saturday for a clash with Sunderland defender Alan Hutton, who had thrown the ball at him.

Altidore was suspended for Hull's last two games of the season.

He wrote Sunday on Twitter that he "made a stupid, immature and costly mistake," adding that "I let my emotions get the best of me and lost my composure."

His loan from Villarreal expires at the end of the season.

Altidore says that "playing for Hull was to date the best trip I've ever been on."

Hull lost 1-0 to Sunderland and is a long shot to avoid relegation.

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