Lee Chung-yong of Bolton racially abused
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Lee Chung-yong of Bolton racially abused

Published: 07 Oct. 2012, 19:37
LONDON - Korean midfielder Lee Chung-yong was among a group of Bolton players racially abused by Millwall fans during Saturday’s Championship clash at The Den, according to Wanderers striker Marvin Sordell.

Sordell claimed that he, Lee, Darren Pratley and Benik Afobe had to endure racist taunts from Millwall supporters during Bolton’s 2-1 defeat in southeast London.

The 21-year-old said on Twitter that he had reported the incident and revealed that he also received abusive responses to his allegations on the Web site.

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