Phlanagan FC Condemns Racist Abuse After Pattaya Draw
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Thai League 2 side Phlanagan FC have issued a statement condemning racism after their Korean head coach Pak Hang-seo and striker John Baggio were subjected to racial slurs by a spectator following a 2-2 draw with Pattaya United at Nong Prue Municipal Stadium. The match left Phlanagan sixth on 14 points while Pattaya remain 15th and in relegation danger.
However, after the final whistle chaos erupted as Pak Hang-seo was heading to the dressing room. A fan believed to be a Pattaya supporter shouted abusive remarks including "kimchi" — a reference to the Korean staple food — at Pak Hang-seo, and called Baggio "shorty". The South Korean coach confronted the fan, prompting stadium officials to spend considerable time defusing the situation.
Club president Dr. Prasit Kijthamkunich, nicknamed "Mor Wat", quickly ushered the players into the dressing room to prevent further escalation.
Phlanagan FC released an immediate statement: "Phlanagan FC wishes to be part of the campaign against racism. We stand firmly against discrimination based on race, skin colour, and all forms of difference because football connects people from every corner of the world. Regardless of who they are, where they come from, or their skin colour, everyone has equal value and deserves equal respect. SAY NO TO RACISM — no hate, no division, mutual respect, because football should be a space of friendship, unity, and equality."
