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Vitor Matos: Eom Ji-sung Has Strength to Move Past Alleged Racist Abuse

Golazo Newsroom · Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 18:01

Vitor Matos: Eom Ji-sung Has Strength to Move Past Alleged Racist Abuse
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  • Eom Ji-sung was allegedly subjected to racist abuse during the match against Millwall.
  • Vitor Matos believes the player possesses the mental fortitude to move forward.
  • Swansea City is supporting the player following the incident.

Swansea City manager Vitor Matos has stated that Eom Ji-sung has the resilience to move on from the alleged racist abuse he faced during the recent win against Millwall.

According to BBC Sport, the incident occurred during the fixture, casting a shadow over the team's victory. Matos expressed confidence in the South Korean player's ability to overcome the situation, noting his strength of character in the wake of the event.

Data source: BBC Sport, Foto: Explicit / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 18:01

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