Hwang Hee-chan and Daniel Podence speak for first time since Como racism row

The incident flared after Hwang accused a Como player of racist abuse with Wolves’ players were furious in the aftermath.

Players and coaches of both teams were in discussion for several minutes, while Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil spoke to Hwang with the game in doubt.

Wolves were leading 1-0 in the 68th minute when a coming together between players of both sides ended with Daniel Podence swinging at a defender and receiving a straight red card.

"Racism is intolerable in sports and all aspects of life," wrote Hwang on his personal Instagram.

"After the incident, the coaching staff and my teammates immediately told me that they would leave the field with me if needed, and they kept checking on my wellbeing.

" I am very grateful to my teammates once again.

"Despite of all this, I wanted to carry on and we did what we had to on the pitch.

"Lastly thank-you to everyone who sent supportive messages.

"There is no room for racism."

Podence was sent off for punching the accused defender and apologised to the squad following the game.

But thousands of fans have taken to social media to praise the forward after standing up for his teammate.

Podence released a picture of himself and Hwang on his Instagram with a handshake emoji and a heart.

The forward's future is the subject of much speculation with a permanent move to Greece mooted, following a successful loan spell at his former club Olympiakos last season.

But the 28-year-old was once of the standouts during Wolves' week long training camp in Marbella, with many fans hoping the Portuguese international stays in Wolverhampton.