London:Swansea City winger Eom Ji-sung was allegedly subjected to racist abuse on Tuesday during his team's 1-0 victory over Millwall in the English Championship. The incident took place while the 24-year-old South Korean was warming up near the touchline.
According to Anadolu Agency, the match at The Den was halted for approximately seven minutes by referee Edward Duckworth, who discussed the incident with coaching staff from both teams. A stadium announcement indicated that racist chanting had been reported, and police were reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible.
Swansea City issued a statement condemning racism and discrimination, emphasizing that such behavior has no place in football or society. The club expressed gratitude towards match officials, Millwall, and the police for their swift response and pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation.
Millwall also acknowledged the "alleged, individual incident of discriminatory abuse" against a Swansea player during the second half. The club reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discriminatory abuse and confirmed cooperation with the ongoing police investigation.