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Taricco Resigns After Controversial Ban for Racism Allegation
11/26/2025
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- Mauricio Taricco, former Tottenham Hotspur defender, resigned as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors assistant coach after receiving a five-match ban for an alleged racist gesture on November 8.
- Taricco denies the accusation, saying it was a misunderstanding after being sent off for protesting a penalty.
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors found no intent of racial discrimination and plans to appeal the ban.
- Taricco will leave after the season.
