Antonio Tiberi suspended by Trek-Segafredo for 'reprehensible' act of killing cat with gun

Trek-Segafredo have suspended Antonio Tiberi for 20 days without pay after he was fined by the courts in San Marino for killing a cat with a gun, an act his team described as «reprehensible». Tiberi – who was fined £4,000 for the incident – has issued a lengthy statement on his Instagram page apologising, describing his actions as «tremendously stupid and irresponsible». He said he had no intentions of killing the animal.

Ad The suspension means Tiberi will miss a number of upcoming events and Trek-Segafredo insisted they will take “further action in the future” if necessary. UAE TourTiberi out of UAE Tour after ‘bizarre’ crash near time trial finish line23/02/2021 AT 09:03 The cat belonged to San Marino's tourism and posts minister Federico Pedini Amati. Trek-Segafredo said in a statement: “Regarding Antonio Tiberi's recent sentencing in San Marino, Trek-Segafredo fully agrees with the fine and strongly condemns the reprehensible act, which is a clear violation of the team's code of conduct.

“The team was previously unaware of the transgression and has immediately suspended Antonio for a minimum of 20 days without pay. He will not race at Trofeo Laigueglia, Tirreno-Adriatico and Milano-Torino. If necessary, the team will take further action in the future.

Tadej Pogacar will have to 'risk everything' to win all five monuments — Philippe Gilbert exclusive Wout van Aert to miss Strade Bianche as illness delays his road season “In addition to the fine already issued by the courts, the team will donate Antonio's suspended pay to an appropriate animal care, protection and rescue organisation. “Trek-Segafredo would like to reiterate its great disappointment in Antonio's conduct. The team strives to help riders improve not just