Millwall game paused for alleged racist abuse at Swansea player
Championship match at The Den halted for seven minutes as police investigate chants directed at Ji-sung Eom.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA Championship fixture between Millwall and Swansea City was halted for approximately seven minutes on Saturday due to allegations of racist abuse directed at Swansea player Ji-sung Eom. The incident occurred during the second half of the match at Millwall's ground, The Den.
The game was brought to a standstill after referee Edward Duckworth held discussions with both teams' coaching staff. Following the stoppage, an announcement was broadcast over the stadium's public address system stating that alleged racist chants had been heard and that police were utilising CCTV to identify any individuals involved.
Club and Coach Statements
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos confirmed after the match that the abuse was aimed at Ji-sung Eom, who was among the substitutes warming up on the side of the pitch. Matos stated that the referee followed the correct protocol for such situations and that both clubs acted appropriately to initiate the process. He added that there is no tolerance for such behaviour and that the club stands with the player.
Millwall Football Club issued a statement acknowledging an alleged individual incident of discriminatory abuse towards a Swansea City player. The club reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discriminatory abuse and stated that any individual found to have engaged in such behaviour would face the strongest possible action. Millwall confirmed they are working with relevant authorities and fully support the ongoing police investigation.
The match concluded with Swansea City winning 1-0, a result that maintained their position at the top of the Championship league. Despite the victory, the incident cast a shadow over the evening for the visiting team.
Matos expressed his sadness at the occurrence but indicated that the Swansea squad would support their teammate. He noted that Eom was unhappy but understood the team's solidarity. The head coach also commented positively on Millwall's decision to make a stadium announcement condemning the behaviour.
Next Steps
The incident is currently the subject of an ongoing police investigation. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from The Den to identify any individuals responsible for the alleged racist chants. Millwall Football Club has pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
Questions this report answers
01Why was the Millwall vs Swansea City game stopped?
The Championship game was paused for approximately seven minutes due to alleged racist abuse directed at Swansea City player Ji-sung Eom. An announcement was made at The Den confirming the nature of the alleged chants.
02What is Millwall Football Club's stance on the incident?
Millwall Football Club has stated they have a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory abuse. They are cooperating with the authorities to establish the facts and will take strong action against any individual found to have engaged in such behaviour.
03What happens next following the alleged racist abuse?
The incident is under ongoing police investigation. Authorities are using CCTV footage from The Den to identify offenders. Millwall Football Club is fully supporting this investigation.
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