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The remarks of the player who discriminated against Hwang Hee-chan were made public. However, the Como club showed an attitude of being hostile.
Como released a statement on Hwang Hee-chan's racism on its official website on the 16th (Korea Standard Time) saying, `Our club does not tolerate racism and absolutely condemns all forms of racism.'
Hwang Hee-chan received great attention on the 16th as racist incidents were reported through various British media.
The start was a friendly match between Wolverhampton and Serie A promotion team Como, which took place on the 16th. In the match, Hwang Hee-chan was reportedly put in at the beginning of the second half. The problem occurred in the middle of the second half.
The British media reported 'The players gathered, and Daniel Podens punched the Como defender. He was immediately sent off. The incident occurred when Wolverhampton players protested and angered at the racist remarks against Hwang Hee-chan, saying that racism against Hwang Hee-chan occurred. No specific remarks were known.
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Nevertheless, Como showed a red-and-red-down attitude in the statement, including content that could make Wolverhampton, Hwang Hee-chan, and Asian fans even more angry.
Como 'We talked to see what the defender in question said. Ignore him with what he said to his fellow defender, he said he thought Jaci was Jackie Chan. 'We have had a long talk with the player and I'm sure this had to do with his name and his teammates referring to him as Channy on the pitch, claiming it was just because of his Wolverhampton colleagues' Channy comments and name.
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However, Como's remarks that Jackie Chan's remarks are not racist are too narrow-minded. Already, some countries, including the United States, have criticized all Asians as racism to be called Jackie Chan, meaning that Asians all look the same. In addition, there is enough room for discrimination by comparing Hwang Hee-chan, a Korean, to Jackie Chan, a pea person, just because of his name.
In the end, it is difficult to say that Como's remarks have nothing to do with the meaning. Even considering the similarity of the names, it is difficult to think that the remarks themselves are a normal provocation. In addition, the nuance of the recent Asian look similar has already been controversial at Tottenham, with Rodrigo Bentancourt spouting at captain Son Heung-min.
Bentancourt appeared on Uruguay's Forla Kamiseta at the time and was asked to save Son Heung-min's uniform. But when asked, he said, `What about Son's cousin's uniform. Son Heung-min and his cousin look exactly the same," he replied with a racist remark. Fans criticized him after judging that his remarks were disparaging to Asians.
In the end, the remarks were problematic enough, but Como criticized Wolverhampton's reaction to the incident. Como said 'As our club understands, our player has never said anything deliberately disparaging. 'We are disappointed that the incident was overstated by the reaction of some Wolverhampton players.' He explained only that the racism claim was an exaggeration.
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Meanwhile, contrary to Como's response, Wolverhampton's side has already shown strong reactions. After the game, O'Neill said "Chani heard really disappointing racist comments. I talked to Channi about it and made sure he wanted to be out, but he wanted to keep doing what he needed for the team. Of course he's really disappointed, and I understand. I'm proud of the fact that he wanted to continue leading the team in a difficult time."
Then "Chani will be fine. We will fully support him, and we will also meet him tomorrow morning to make sure he is okay. We are a team together,' he said, explaining that he would not spare any support for Hwang Hee-chan.
Como made racist remarks about Hwang Hee-chan in a statement himself, revealing why Hwang Hee-chan and his Wolverhampton colleagues were angry. Como's attitude is not racist, but it is difficult to say that racism has been excluded from the nuances of the remarks. Nevertheless, many people are expected to pay attention to how Como, who has firmly opposed the position, will cope with Wolverhampton's UEFA protest.
digh1229@sportschosun.com
