Son Heung-min: 'Zero-tolerance policy' - Chelsea investigate possible racial incident towards Tottenham Hotspur forward

Updated 18/08/2022 at 12:55 GMT

Chelsea are investigating a possible incident of racist abuse towards Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min, which could have occurred during the game between the two sides at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The incident being investigated took place when Son went to take a corner in front of Chelsea fans during the second half.

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Chelsea are investigating a possible incident of racist abuse aimed at Tottenham's Son Heung-min during the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Son was reportedly abused when he went over to take a corner in front of the home supporters in the Shed End during the second half.

Footage emerged after the match and appeared to show a racist gesture from a fan aimed towards the South Korean.

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On Thursady the club released the following statement

"Chelsea Football Club finds any form of discriminatory behaviour totally abhorrent. It has no place at Chelsea or in any of our communities."

Chelsea FC has consistently made its zero tolerance position on discriminatory behaviour very clear, yet there are still idiots like this that attach themselves to this club as so-called ‘fans’, which shames Chelsea FC, our coaches, players, staff and our true supporters.

"We are investigating this incident and, if identified, this individual will face the strongest action from the club."

The game between the two London sides caused much controversy after Chelsea felt hard done by to only come away with a draw.

Spurs came from behind twice, including a last-gasp Harry Kane equaliser from a corner to salvage a point for the north Londoners.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg cancelled out Kalidou Koulibaly’s opener, before Reece James thought he had snatched all three points in the 77th minute.

Kane’s equaliser in the 96th minute caused havoc after repays showed Cristian Romero had pulled Marc Cucurella’s hair in the build-up to the goal.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is currently being investigated for comments made after the game surrounding referee Anthony Taylor’s performance during the match.