Hwang In-beom scores debut goal for FC Porto, faces online abuse

Hwang In-beom picked a pretty good day to score his first goal for FC Porto. The South Korean midfielder found the net against arch-rivals Benfica on September 21, 2026, which also happened to be his birthday, helping Porto secure a 3-1 victory at Estádio do Dragão. What followed off the pitch was less celebratory. A Benfica supporter left a racist comment on Hwang’s Instagram account, writing, “You can’t even open your eyes properly, you girl from Seoul.” Hwang’s response was sharp enough to become its own headline across Portuguese and South Korean media. A birthday to remember at the Dragão Hwang wasn’t even supposed to be a central figure in this match. He entered as a substitute in the 38th minute after Gabri Veiga went down with an injury, stepping into the kind of high-pressure derby environment that can swallow newcomers whole. By the 60th minute, Hwang had restored Porto’s advantage after Benfica had equalized, pushing the scoreline to what would become a decisive 3-1 result. The goal was his first in Portugal’s top flight, arriving barely two months after his transfer from Feyenoord. Porto’s win extended their perfect start to the 2026-27 season to seven consecutive victo...