Chelsea Investigate Allegations Of Racism That Hit Son Heung-min At Stamford Bridge

JAKARTA - Chelsea has launched an investigation into allegations of racism against Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min. Son allegedly received racist treatment from Chelsea supporters in the English Premier League continued, last August 14.

The match was held at Stamford Bridge and ended with the score 2-2.

The South Korea international striker played from the first minute of the London derby. He was on the pitch for 79 minutes before being replaced by Yves Bissouma.

The incident is believed to have occurred in the second half when Son took a corner at Shed End's corner. This is not the first time the 30-year-old has received racist treatment in England

Previously he had received similar treatment in 2019 from West Ham United supporters in the Carabao Cup match. The Hammers supporter was later fined for racially abusing Son.

Moving on again two years later, Manchester United suspended three season ticket holders after racially abusing Son via social media platforms.

Chelsea and Spurs match last weekend was very hot. Chelsea took the lead through Kalidou Koulibaly and Reece James and Spurs leveled the score thanks to goals from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Harry Kane.

The match was also decorated with some controversial moments. One of them was a clash between the Blues coach Thomas Tuchel and Spurs' Antonio Conte at the end of the match which almost ended in a fist fight.

Spurs and Chelsea are ranked fourth and seventh respectively in the league standings. Both collected the same points, four results from one draw and one win.