A player from the Wolves team claims he was subjected to racist insults during a friendly match, while his teammate was red-carded for punching an opponent.

During a friendly match between Wolves and Como on Monday, a distressing incident occurred involving player Hee Chan Hwang. Hwang reported that he was subjected to racial abuse by a Como defender, leading to his teammate Daniel Podence being sent off for retaliating with a punch.

The incident took place in the 68th minute of the game, with Hwang's teammates reacting with anger to the offensive remarks. As reported by The Express and Star, Podence's reaction resulted in his dismissal, but the match continued until its conclusion in Marbella.

Wolves manager Gary O'Neil expressed his disappointment and frustration with the incident, stating that Hwang had heard a racist remark which was completely unacceptable. O'Neil revealed that he had spoken to Hwang about the possibility of taking the team off the pitch or substituting himself, but the player was determined to continue and focus on the game at hand.

"It's really disappointing that this happened and that we have to even talk about it. Such incidents should not have any place in the game," O'Neil stated. He also commended Hwang for his bravery and selflessness, as he put the team's needs first despite being subjected to such offensive behavior.

The Wolves manager further emphasized the importance of unity within the group and stated that there were better ways to handle the situation. However, he also acknowledged the difficulty of the moment and praised the team for their hard work and progress during the pre-season trip.

After the incident, Podence was shown a red card, and Wolves confirmed in a statement that they would be submitting a formal complaint to UEFA regarding the incident. The club strongly condemned racism and discrimination in any form and stressed the need to challenge such behavior.

As for Hwang, O'Neil reassured that he would receive full support from the team and would be checked on in the morning to ensure he is okay. He also expressed his confidence that the team would come together and move forward from this unfortunate incident.

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