Belgian club Royal Antwerp FC has suspended Radja Nainggolan for smoking in the dugout before a league fixture.
Nainggolan started on the bench when his side lost 3-0 to Standard de Liege on Sunday, October 16.
The 34-year-old midfielder was caught by camera and photographers puffing from his e-cigarette prior to kick-off.
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“The club has decided to expel Radja from team A indefinitely.
"Neither the player nor the club will make any further comments on this,” part of the club statement read.
The former Belgium international was, however, brought in as a substitute in the second half despite his action prior to the match.
Nainggolan is not new to controversies, as he was suspended temporarily in 2018 by Serie A side Inter Milan from football activity for disciplinary reasons.
Recently while in Belgium, the midfielder was flagged by police for driving without a license.
Through its statement, Antwerp revealed that the club had a conversation with Radja about his general behaviour and how it affected the club.
Antwerp will face the current Belgian league leaders Genk on Sunday, October 23, after dropping to second place.
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