FIFA Bans Marco Curto for Discriminatory Remark

FIFA has suspended Italian soccer player Marco Curto for 10 matches following a discriminatory comment made towards South Korean forward Hee Chan Hwang in a preseason match. Curto will also undergo mandatory community service and education. The ban includes a probationary period of two years.

FIFA has imposed a 10-game ban on Marco Curto, an Italian soccer player, for making a discriminatory remark aimed at South Korean forward Hee Chan Hwang during a preseason match between Como and Wolverhampton.

Curto, 25, will also be required to perform community service and receive training and education approved by FIFA, according to a statement from the governing body.

Initially, Como defended Curto's comment, claiming it was not derogatory. However, following a formal complaint from the South Korea Football Association, Curto was notified of his suspension late Monday, also affecting his loan move to Serie B club Cesena.

(With inputs from agencies.)