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<\/p>\nEx-Premier League star Lyanco was looking to escape a red card with a petty slap while playing in the Qatar Stars League.<\/p>\n
Lyanco moved to the Middle East on loan over the summer from Southampton – who he had joined in 2021 from Torino. And he turned out for new side Al-Gharafa as they took on Al-Sadd on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n
However, it was frustrating afternoon for Al-Gharafa, who shipped four goals against the current table toppers. And Lycano was seen lashing out with a petty slap in a clip that has gone viral on X, formerly known as Twitter.<\/p>\n
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Sky Sports is bringing you 500 live football games to watch, as well access to Cricket, Golf, F1, Boxing, NFL, NBA and more across eight<\/span> dedicated channels. Sky Sports is the <\/span>only way to watch all the action this year.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a322 a month<\/p>\n PSG loanee Ilyes Housni is dancing around the Al-Gharafa defender, when he is abruptly brought down by the Brazilian. Al-Sadd players weren't happy with the challenge, and immediately started to confront the ex-Prem star.<\/p>\n Qatari superstar Akram Afif was visibly unhappy with Lyanco, and he made a beeline towards the winger – only to be met with a slap. Amazingly, Lyanco escaped with just a caution – to the amazement of fans.<\/p>\n What do you think of the slap, should it have been a yellow card? Let us know in the comments section<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n "This man never fails to entertain me," one fan joked. While a second responded: "What a liability, but he's damn fun!"<\/p>\n "Tbf I've seen more contact in the WWE," a third said, taking a more lenient stance on the incident. And another added: "Didn\u2019t touch the guy with the slap , worse than the acting on Eastenders. He should have got a yellow card for play acting!"<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31058365.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2023-09-29-at-071454.jpg\")
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