Wolverhampton, the English team coached by the Portuguese Bruno Lage, accused Farense fans of racist insults against a footballer on Sunday and announced that they will report the case to UEFA.
“We are very disappointed to report that one of our players was subjected to discriminatory insults by the opposing fans during tonight’s match with Farense,” the English club said in a statement posted on social media, without specifying the name. of the athlete in question.
Farense and Wolverhampton drew 1-1 this Sunday, in the presentation match of the II Football League team to its members, at the São Luís Stadium, with goals from Cristian Ponde, after three minutes, and Hwang, from a penalty , in 56.
The Premier League team also revealed that it will report the incident to UEFA, in addition to asking the Faro club and the relevant authorities to investigate the case.
“We are giving our full support to the player involved. Racism in any form is completely unacceptable and should never be left unanswered,” Wolverhampton’s note concludes.
