Former coach Kim Myung-hwi (Kim Myung-hwi) of soccer J1 and Sagan Tosu has repeatedly suspended power harassment such as violence and ranting against players, and the J-League has suspended former coach Kin from eight games. It was decided to dispose of the blame.
Former coach Sagan Tosu of soccer J1 has been suspended from commanding three games by the club for having swept a player and overturned in June practice, but after that, another power harassment The J-League set out to investigate after receiving a complaint pointing out that there was.
According to the results of a survey conducted by the J.League with an outside lawyer over three months from September to 90 club members, when players were dissatisfied with their play and attitude from last year to this year. Former coach Kin has confirmed that he has performed violent words and actions at least eight times, such as grabbing the chest and pulling his hair, kicking his legs hard, and slapping.
In addition, in practice, official games, meetings, etc., he ranted "Die" and "I'll kill" to young players, and also violently and ranted to the staff. Is confirmed multiple times.
Former coach Kin has been normalizing violence and rants since around 2017, four years ago when he was in command of Sagan's team under the age of 18.
Kin told the investigation, "I don't remember touching the top team players. I don't remember hitting the staff."
However, the J-League admitted that former coach Kin had repeated power harassment acts, saying, "If you comprehensively judge the stories of many team members, you can certify." The qualification was suspended and the blame was punished.
In addition, regarding Sagan Tosu, even though there were multiple indications in subsequent questionnaires that there were assaults and rants before the case of foot payment to the player who was the subject of the first disposition, sufficient investigation I was punished with a fine of 3 million yen and blame for not doing it.
Investigation Report "Deserves strong criticism" against Sagan Tosu
In this research report, the J-League told Sagan Tosu, "The upper management faces it head-on, knowing that there are complaints about malicious power harassment including violence by Mr. Kin in addition to the sweeping. Without doing enough research, he did not do enough research. "
He added, "The series of events shows the lack of self-cleaning ability in the club Sagan Tosu, and it also lacks respect and consideration for the players and team staff who support the club, so it deserves strong criticism." ..
In addition, the report said, "We deeply regret the team structure that could not correct Mr. Kin's words and actions and the inappropriate and inadequate follow-up response related to this case, faced this head-on, and snuggled up to the players and team staff, fan supporters. I strongly hope to rebuild a truly sound governance system that can be explained openly. " Become.
J-League Murai Chairman "No abuse or violence is allowed"
Mitsuru Murai, chairman of the J-League, said, "No harassment, ranting or violence is allowed for any reason. As a top professional league, it has a great influence on children and other sports, so it has a high sense of ethics. I have to bring it with me. "