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Jeonbuk Coach Banned for Controversial Gesture Amid Racism Claims
12/4/2025
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Story summary
- Mauricio Taricco, assistant coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, received a five-match ban for a gesture interpreted as racist during a match against Daejeon Hana.
- Taricco argued the gesture was misinterpreted and meant to signal a handball.
- The K League upheld the punishment, making this the league's second racial discrimination punishment in history.
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors expressed support for Taricco.
