PARIS (Reuters) – Troyes’ South Korean striker Suk Hyun-jun was racially abused throughout their Ligue 1 sport in opposition to Olympique de Marseille on the Stade Velodrome final weekend, the membership alleged on Tuesday.
The match was performed behind closed doorways however Troyes mentioned racist slurs have been aimed toward Suk, with out elaborating.
“Troyes has been knowledgeable, after viewing the photographs of the sport in opposition to Olympique de Marseille, of racist remarks aimed toward their striker Suk Hyun-jun,” the membership mentioned in an announcement.
Troyes added that the feedback have been captured by the microphones of Amazon Prime who have been broadcasting Sunday’s sport.
“…these remarks are merely unacceptable and are available to taint a self-discipline, soccer, which needs to be by essence multicoloured and multicultural. The membership firmly condemns any type of racism or xenophobia.
“Troyes helps all steps taken to combat in opposition to this scourge. The membership will help and assist the participant within the actions he needs to undertake.”
Marseille weren’t instantly accessible to remark.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Enhancing by Ken Ferris)
