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Belgian club Antwerp suspend player for smoking on bench before game

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Frankfurt's Daichi Kamada, left, goes up against Royal Antwerp's Radja Nainggolan during the Europa League group D soccer match between Royal Antwerp and Frankfurt at the Bosuil Stadium in Deurne, Belgium, Sept. 30, 2021. Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan was suspended until further notice on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, by Royal Antwerp after he was caught smoking an electronic cigarette on the substitutes' bench. The Belgian club also mentioned Nainggolan's performances, and how his behavior can affect the squad, to justify the decision. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys, File)

Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been suspended until further notice by Royal Antwerp after he was caught smoking an electronic cigarette on the bench.

The Belgian club also cited Nainggolan's performances and how his behavior can negatively affect the squad.

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