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Championship match halted after alleged abuse

Outlets report that a match between Millwall and Swansea was paused due to alleged racist abuse directed at Ji-sung Eom.

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At a glance

  • A match between Millwall and Swansea was paused following allegations of racial abuse directed at Ji-sung Eom.12
  • The stoppage occurred during the second half of the game at Millwall's stadium, The Den.13

A second-tier Championship match between Millwall and Swansea was paused due to an allegation of racist abuse.12

The incident targeted Swansea winger Ji-sung Eom while he was at Millwall's home stadium, The Den.12

Reports indicate the disruption took place during the second half of the game.13

Where sources agree

  • Match between Millwall and Swansea paused3 of 3
  • Allegations of racist abuse directed at Ji-sung Eom3 of 3
  • Game played at Millwall's home ground, The Den3 of 3

Who covered this

1 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsSwansea reports alleged racial abuse toward South Korea winger Ji-sung Eom during game at Millwall ↗
  2. 2BBC SportSwans' Eom the target of alleged racism at Millwall ↗
  3. 3The GuardianChampionship roundup: racist chanting mars Swansea’s win at Millwall ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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