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Amid the controversy over the racist act of a Chelsea fan towards Son Heung-min, the Chelsea club has taken a strong response.
Correspondent Ha Seong-ryong.
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Four days ago, when Son Heung-min moved to take a corner kick in Chelsea's away game, a spectator rips his eyes to the side.
It is a racist act that mocks Asians.
After the British media raised the issue, the league secretariat launched an investigation yesterday (18th), and the Chelsea club, the home team, also issued a statement of condemnation.
"We will take the strongest measures after identity verification through an investigation," he said.
Son Heung-min, who has been living in Europe since the age of 17, has complained of racial discrimination several times.
[Son Heung-min / Tottenham striker (2019 interview): I was also racist in England.
Players must be protected, and we have to fight together against racism.] At a time
when a fan who committed racism to Son Heung-min in the past was only fined 290,000 won, there is great interest in the strong disciplinary action announced by the Chelsea club. is showing.
(Video editing: So Ji-hye, screen source: YouTube THISISSOCCER)