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Adelaide United defender Antony Golec has avoided sanction after admitting posting a “foolish” homophobic slur against a referee on a social networking website.

Golec was told by Adelaide United on Monday his contract would be terminated if he transgressed again.

The 21-year-old used Twitter to attack A-League referee Ben Williams while he was controlling Melbourne Victory’s home match against Brisbane Roar on Saturday night.

Williams made several controversial calls in the 2-2 draw, including sending off two Victory players.

Golec initially tweeted “Ben Williams worst referee ever” before a subsequent homophobic message attacked Williams.

Golec said the final comment was meant as a private message to his brother but was mistakenly placed on his general page.

“As a consequence, the Twitter was read by people to whom I never intended to publish what was a private exchange in which I attempted to be humorous,” Golec read from a prepared statement on Monday.

“I accept without reservation what I did was foolish and that as a consequence Ben Williams has every right to feel insulted and aggrieved.

“I unreservedly apologise to Ben.

via Reds’ Golec sorry for gay ref slur – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).