The German Football Federation have launched an investigation into the conduct of Hamburg striker Paolo Guerrero after he threw a plastic bottle at a spectator following Sunday's goalless draw against Hannover.
The Peru international acted after being verbally abused by a Hamburg fan as he walked off the pitch.
He has already been fined an undisclosed amount by his club, but the DFB could dish out additional punishment.
A DFB statement today read: "The DFB have initiated an investigation against Paolo Guerrero.... Guerrero is suspected of a violent act against a spectator.
"Television pictures show him throwing a bottle into the stands and hitting a spectator in the face."
Guerrero apologised for his behaviour yesterday and admitted he had made a "big mistake".
"I had a blackout," Guerrero said on www.hsv.de. ``I was insulted and I over-reacted.
``I am incredibly sorry. I hope that I get the opportunity to apologise personally to the spectator concerned.
``I have already done so to HSV. Of course I will accept any punishment from the club. I made a big mistake.''
He has already been fined an undisclosed amount by his club, but the DFB could dish out additional punishment.
A DFB statement today read: "The DFB have initiated an investigation against Paolo Guerrero.... Guerrero is suspected of a violent act against a spectator.
"Television pictures show him throwing a bottle into the stands and hitting a spectator in the face."
Guerrero apologised for his behaviour yesterday and admitted he had made a "big mistake".
"I had a blackout," Guerrero said on www.hsv.de. ``I was insulted and I over-reacted.
``I am incredibly sorry. I hope that I get the opportunity to apologise personally to the spectator concerned.
``I have already done so to HSV. Of course I will accept any punishment from the club. I made a big mistake.''
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