Referee faces calls for lifetime ban over alleged period remark to Ji So-yun
A referee's reported remarks to veteran midfielder Ji So-yun of Suwon FC Women have sparked sexual harassment allegations in the WK League. The dispute is expected to escalate as the official allegedly used a slang term for menstruation in response to the player's protest. According to football insiders Sunday, referee Bae Seon-young reportedly used the term "girls' day" while issuing a caution…
Allegations of sexual harassment have been made against a referee in the WK League following remarks directed at veteran Korean midfielder Ji So-yun. The dispute erupted during a match between Suwon FC Women and Seoul City Hall, when referee Bae Seon-young reportedly used a slang term for menstruation in response to Ji's protest.
According to football insiders, Bae used the term "girls day" during a caution to Ji around the 30th minute of the first half. Ji alleged that Bae said, "She is sensitive from the beginning. She must be on her period." Upon receiving a yellow card, Ji left the field, conferring with her coaching staff and throwing a water bottle in protest. The match was delayed for about four minutes as Bae approached the bench.
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