This archive report was first published on 23 December 2019.
On December 22, 2019, a heated Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea took a dramatic turn when Heung-min Son was sent off in the 62nd minute.
The South Korean player was given a straight red card after kicking Antonio Rudiger, sparking a heated reaction from the crowd.
As the match came to an end, a fan was caught on camera pulling off Son's number 7 jersey and replacing it with Frank Lampard's number 8 shirt, a clear sign of allegiance to the opposing team.
The incident occurred during Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Brazilian forward Willian scoring two first-half goals for the Blues.
The fan's actions sparked a heated debate on social media, with many questioning the fan's decision to abandon Son's jersey.
However, the incident also highlighted the growing issue of racism in football, with Rudiger complaining of monkey chants during the match.
As a result, Tottenham and the FA have launched investigations into the case, with the aim of eradicating racism from the sport.
