Crystal Palace to ban fan who racially abused Son

Unfortunately, racism is still very much present in the footballing world. This is not the first time that shocking images from fans insulting players during a came have come out.

This time, the incident tooko place in the Tottenham-Crystal Palace game, with the victim being Heung-Min Son. When he subbed off and went in front of the visiting fans, a man launched insults his way, as well as making racist gestures.

Crystal Palace have themselves spoken about the event on Twitter, saying they will take measures: We are aware of a video circulating online (as well as reports made directly to us) regarding an individual in the away end at Spurs yesterday, appearing to make racist gestures towards Heung-Min Son. Evidence has been shared with the police, and when he is identified, he will face a club ban. We will not tolerate such behaviour in our club".

Tottenham also reacted themselves: "We are aware of an allegation of racial abuse towards Heung-Min Son during yesterday’s match. Discrimination of any kind is abhorrent and has no place in society, our game and at our Club. We are working with Met Police and Crystal Palace to investigate and identify the individual involved. We will do everything in our powers to ensure that if found guilty, the individual will receive the strongest possible action".

This is not the first time this has happened to Son, who was also victim to insults in the game against Chelsea. The Blues banned their fan from attending the side's matches for three years.

 

May 7, 2023