A Swedish footballer has been sent off after a referee accused him of "deliberate provocation" and "unsportsmanlike behaviour" for farting during a match.

Adam Lindin Ljungkvist, who plays for Pershagens SK, was taking part in a game against Jarna SK's reserve team in the seventh division of Swedish football.

However, the left-back was shown a second yellow card in the 93rd minute after letting off an audible fart close to the referee.

"I had a bad stomach, so I simply let go," the 25-year-old told Lanstidningen Sodertalje. "Then I received two yellow cards and then red. Yes, I was shocked, it’s the strangest thing I have ever experienced in football.

"I asked the referee, 'What, am I not allowed to break wind a little?' 'No,' he replied… I don't get it but maybe he thought I farted in my hand and threw the fart at him. But I did not."

He added: "To provoke anyone with a fart is not particularly smart or normal. It's nonsense – I just broke wind and got a red card.

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