The Football Association (FA) has charged Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik with misconduct following an incident during a Championship match against Portsmouth on 5 September. The altercation occurred late in the second half, when Bielik was attempting to retrieve a ball from the crowd. The FA alleges that Bielik acted improperly during this incident, around the 71st minute of the game. Bielik, who plays for Poland internationally, has until 25 September to respond to the charge. A police investigation into the incident was launched immediately after the match, but Hampshire Police have now concluded their inquiry. In a statement, the police said they had spoken with the complainant and reviewed all available evidence. They confirmed that the matter has been resolved through an out-of-court agreement, with the player offering an apology. No further action will be taken by the police, and the case is now closed. The altercation reportedly began when Bielik went to retrieve a ball from the crowd. Several Portsmouth fans were seen making gestures that suggested they believed Bielik had grabbed a fan by the throat. Cardiff's head coach, Brian Barry-Murphy, said afterward that Bielik "got slapped in the face" during the incident. Social media clips appeared to show Bielik grabbing a young fan around the upper body. In response, another fan threw a ball at Cardiff defender Perry Ng, who was also ejected from the stadium along with the fan involved in the altercation. Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologized to Cardiff City's players after the match. In the days that followed, Mousinho expressed frustration with the situation, saying he was "absolutely furious" at the position he was put in. Some reports indicated that a young Portsmouth supporter appeared to be pushed in the throat during the incident, though the exact nature of the altercation remains subject to interpretation based on available footage. Cardiff City has not yet commented on the FA charge or the incident.