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FC Seoul Apologizes for Sex Dolls Appearing in Place of Fans amid COVID-19

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FC Seoul wanted to simulate fans in the stands despite the team playing in an empty stadium Sunday amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the choice of mannequins raised some concerns.

The club appeared to use sex dolls dressed as team supporters during the 1-0 win over Gwangju FC:

"We would like to apologise to the fans," FC Seoul said in a statement released on social media Sunday, translated by John Duerden of ESPN.

"We are very sorry about the supporting mannequins that were placed during the game on May 17.