Wolves committed to submitting racism complaint

Wolves are pursuing their title against a Como subordinate aft Hwang Hee-chan was nan target of an alleged racist remark - contempt Uefa claiming it has nary powerfulness to investigate.

In a statement, Italian nine Como said 1 of their players made a reference surrounding Hwang's name, which nan Wolves striker instantly reported during Monday's friends successful Marbella, Spain.

Como said they did not see nan reference racist, adding "the guidance of definite Wolves players has seen nan incident blown retired of proportion".

But Wolves and Hwang are adamant it was racist and are now moving pinch nan Football Association to formalise their complaint, which will beryllium sent to Uefa and nan Italian FA.

Wolves said nan incident took spot midway done nan 2nd half, pinch guardant Daniel Podence sent disconnected for throwing a punch successful nan aftermath.

Boss Gary O'Neil asked South Korea guardant Hwang if he wanted to wantonness nan crippled but nan 28-year-old declined, pinch Wolves going connected to triumph 1-0.

"It’s really disappointing that it happened, that we person to talk astir it and that it impacted nan crippled – not perfect and things for illustration that shouldn’t beryllium around," O'Neil said. aft nan match.

Serie A broadside Como were promoted backmost to nan apical formation for nan first clip successful 21 years successful May.

"As acold arsenic our nine is concerned our subordinate did not opportunity thing successful a derogatory manner," their connection added.

Uefa has said it cannot look into nan incident because it was not a Uefa title match.

"The conflict to destruct racism, favoritism and intolerance from shot is simply a awesome privilege for our organisation," a Uefa spokesperson said.

In 2022, Wolves said they were "very disappointed" erstwhile Hwang suffered "discriminatory abuse" from SC Farense fans during a pre-season friendly.