Bologna's Jonathan Rowe sent off for violent conduct in friendly vs Arminia Bielefeld

Published Jul 18, 04:24 PM UTC

Bologna striker Jonathan Rowe was sent off in the 40th minute of a friendly match against Arminia Bielefeld on July 18, 2026, after reacting violently to a shoulder charge from Stefano Russo. Rowe, 23, hit Russo with a chest bump and then went after another opponent, leading to his direct red card. His teammates subsequently lost 0-4. The incident recalls a similar outburst almost exactly one year earlier, when Rowe was involved in a locker room brawl with Adrien Rabiot at Marseille, which led to both players leaving the club. Rowe transferred to Bologna this summer after his tumultuous departure from OM.

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