2023-11-08 05:43:41
Fines and community service
Passport must be surrendered during international soccer matches
Crystal Palace soccer fan who commits racist behavior toward Son Heung-min. Photo Instagram capture
An English soccer fan who made an eye-slitting motion with both hands at Premier League (EPL) Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has been banned from attending all soccer games for three years.
According to local media such as the British Mirror on the 7th (local time), soccer fan Robert Garland was found guilty of racist discrimination once morest Son Heung-min and was fined and sentenced to community service by a British court.
However, the prosecution judged that the punishment was weak and additionally requested the court to issue an order banning entry to the stadium. As a result, Garland will not be able to attend any soccer games in person for the next three years. The same applies to national competitions, and passports must be surrendered during international soccer matches such as the World Cup.
Garland teared out his eyes with both hands at Son Heung-min, who was substituted and headed to the bench during a match between Tottenham and Crystal Palace held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in May. This is a representative act of racism once morest Asians.
The scene was shared on social media and sparked controversy. In response, Tottenham said, “We are aware of the fact that a racist act occurred once morest Son Heung-min. “We are working with the police and our opponents, Crystal Palace, to identify the person(s) who committed the acts and will do our best to ensure that they receive the strongest possible punishment,” he said in a statement.
Crystal Palace also said, “We are aware that a video of a visitor making a racist gesture toward Son Heung-min has been distributed online,” and “We have handed over the evidence to the police.” “We will not tolerate such behavior.”
The police immediately began an investigation and confirmed that the visitor who committed racist behavior at the time was Garland.
Prosecutors, who requested additional punishment for Garland, said, “We will ask those who commit racist crimes not to be able to enjoy the sport they love,” adding, “If you commit racism this season, not only will you not be able to attend Euro 2024 games, but you will also be prohibited from traveling abroad during that time.” “There is a risk of being banned, so summer vacation plans will be disrupted,” he said.
Lee Dong-gun Intern Reporter ehdrjs3589@khu.ac.kr
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