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Former Spurs player Taricco quits Jeonbuk role after racism scandal
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- Taricco quits Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at season's end following the K League's confirmation of his punishment and ongoing fallout from the racism scandal.
- The K League upheld Taricco's punishment after rejecting his appeal, reinforcing the stance on the incident deemed racist.
- Taricco's eye-hand gesture during stoppage time was interpreted as a slant-eye symbol by officials and linked to racial insult.
- Taricco denies racist intent, arguing context and cultural factors explain his actions, insisting the gesture was a misinterpretation.
- Jeonbuk publicly argued the gesture did not reflect an intention of racial discrimination, defending Taricco's conduct as lacking malicious intent.
- Taricco received a five-match ban and a fine of 20 million won as part of the disciplinary punishment.
- The incident stands as one of the few racism-related disciplinary actions in the Korean league's history, marking a notable precedent.
- Taricco's tenure with Gus Poyet included a globe-trotting coaching path, ending with his departure from Jeonbuk after years as an assistant.
- Taricco's exit comes amid a controversial Jeonbuk season, with debates over refereeing standards and broader accountability for officials.
- Taricco's departure will see him finish the season in Korea before leaving, with Jeonbuk aiming to close a turbulent chapter after winning the league title earlier in the year.
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