Wolves react to news of suspension after Hee Chan Hwang incident

Forward Hee Chan Hwang reported an incident during the second half, which resulted in an angry reaction from his teammates, and a red card to Daniel Podence.

Wolves say they welcome FIFA's decision to issue a suspension following the reported racist incident during their pre-season friendly against Como 1907 in the summer, adding it sends a clear message that racism and discriminatory behaviour will "not be tolerated" in football or society.

Forward Hee Chan Hwang reported an incident during the second half, which resulted in an angry reaction from his teammates, and a red card to Daniel Podence.

Since then, Marco Curto has been given a 10-match ban, with five them of them suspended.

Matt Wild, Wolves' director of football operations and administration, said: "We welcome FIFA's decision to sanction Marco Curto following the discriminatory incident during our pre-season friendly against Como 1907.

"The suspension issued to the player sends a clear message that racism and discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated in football or society.

"This outcome highlights FIFA’s commitment to ensuring that serious actions have meaningful consequences, and we are encouraged to see the use of sporting sanctions alongside community service and education.

"Such measures underline the importance of both punishment and education in eradicating discriminatory behaviour from the game we all love.

"We would also like to thank The Football Association for their continued support throughout this process. The collaboration between football’s governing bodies is crucial in ensuring that incidents of this nature are dealt with effectively, and that players, staff, and supporters are all protected from discrimination.

"Wolves will always stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form, and we remain fully committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and included."