Dirty China X Lee Kang-in's best friend, Japanese soccer prodigy, became a victim of racism
Feb 26, 2025
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Reporter Andoni Oxotorena said on his social network service (SNS) on the 24th (Korea time) that `Kubo was treated like a sandbag and called 'Dirty Chinese guy', but his opponents were not sent off," he said.
The racist act against Kubo came at home in the 25th round of La Liga in the 2024-2025 season against Leganes at the Real Le Arena in San Sebastian, Spain, on the same day. Kubo's Real Sociedad won 3-0 on the day.
Kubo attempted to dribble inside the penalty box in the 17th minute of the second half and was blocked by Henatu Tapia's tackle. Tapia approached Kubo, who complained of foul play, and made some remarks. When Kubo heard this, he got up from his seat with great anger and attacked Tapia. The situation ended when colleagues around him blocked it.
If what reporter Oksotorena said is true, Tapia appears to have made racist remarks to Kubo.
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In January, in an away game against Valencia, some fans shouted at Kubo "Open your eyes, China X, you're Chinese." It is a typical way of racism to refer to Asians as having small eyes or referring to them as Chinese.
At that time, Kubo was in the process of warming up to put in the stadium. Ander Barrenechea, who was next to him, was also subjected to racist remarks near Corner Flag.
Valencia is known as the team where Lee Kang-in, the Korean national soccer team, was involved. It was even more shocking that the club, which had Asian players, had no awareness of racism.
Real Sociedad responded at the club level. The video of Valencia fans' racist chants was posted on the club's channel.
"We strongly condemn some Valencia fans for making racist and insulting comments to our players," Sociedad said at the time. "We know that these things undermine the status of the club. There is no place for people who insult others and promote hate in football and sports."
With the evidence perfect, Valencia also made an official statement.
Valencia said "This incident is never tolerated on the football field or in society. These actions do not represent the values of our club. "We condemn all expressions of hate and are ready to take the action demanded by the authorities. We will impose strict measures, including deportation from our home stadiums."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
