FIFA Hands 10-Match Ban To Como Player For Racist Abuse
FIFA have handed a 10-match ban to Como defender Marco Curto for racially abusing Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-Chan during a pre-season friendly in July.
Curto was found guilty of referring to Hwang as 'Jackie Chan' during the ill-tempered clash, with Wolves forward Daniel Podence getting sent off as tensions boiled over shortly after the incident.
Curto has since been loaned out by Como to Serie B side Cesena.
Five of Curto's ten-game ban has been suspended for two years.
"The player Marco Curto was found responsible for discriminatory behaviour and sanctioned with a 10-match suspension," a Fifa spokesperson said.
"Serving of half of those matches is suspended for a probation period of two years, and the player is ordered to render community services and undergo training and education with an organisation approved by Fifa."
A Wolves representative, Matt Wild, responding to the news said: "The suspension issued to the player sends a clear message that racism and discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated in football or society."
"This outcome highlights Fifa’s commitment to ensuring that serious actions have meaningful consequences.
"Wolves will always stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form, and we remain fully committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and included."
