Italian Footballer Marco Curto Banned for Racist Remarks Against Hwang Hee-chan
FIFA imposes a 10-match suspension on Curto following discriminatory comments made during a pre-season friendly match.
- Marco Curto, an Italian defender, was found guilty of making racist remarks towards South Korean player Hwang Hee-chan during a friendly match in July.
- FIFA has issued a 10-match ban, with half of the suspension suspended for two years, and mandated community service and training for Curto.
- The incident occurred during a match between Como 1907 and Wolverhampton Wanderers in Marbella, Spain.
- Como 1907, Curto's club at the time, argued that the comments were misunderstood and blown out of proportion.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers welcomed the suspension, emphasizing their stance against racism and discriminatory behavior in football.
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