Premier League has reacted to the “racist remark” against Hwang Hee-chan during the pre-season encounter between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Como on Monday 15 July, 2024.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers fielded against Como in a pre-season encounter on Monday 15 July, 2024. Photo: Getty Images |
“Racism is completely unacceptable and has no place in football or society”, the Premier League said.
English Premier League football club, Wolverhampton Wanderers (@Wolves) tweeted: “Head coach Gary O’Neil says Hee Chan Hwang has the full support of the Wolves group, after he reported a racist remark in Monday’s pre-season match with
@Como_1907.”
The Premier League quoted @Wolves tweet and commented: “Racism is completely unacceptable and has no place in football or society. We encourage anyone who hears or sees discrimination to report it so action can be taken. Hwang Hee-chan and Wolves have the full support of the Premier League.
#NoRoomForRacism “
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