Football fan reportedly shouts racist remark at Son Heung-min after MLS match
An apparent supporter of Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) has been spotted shouting an allegedly racist remark at Korean football star Son Heung-min following a Major League Soccer (MLS) match, a U.S. media outlet reported Monday. The New York Post published a report on a video circulating on social media, in which a football fan wearing LAFC clothing repeatedly shouted "ni hao," a Chinese word…
A video circulating on social media appears to show a Los Angeles Football Club supporter shouting a racially insensitive remark at Korean football star Son Heung-min after an MLS match on Sunday. The New York Post published the report, sparking accusations of racism on social media. The incident has been described as an example of insensitive and racist microaggression.
It is unclear if either LAFC or MLS have taken any action regarding the matter. Some fans are calling for the individual in question to have their season ticket revoked if they are registered as such. The former Tottenham Hotspur player has previously spoken about facing racism while playing overseas. In 2024, the Korea Football Association asked FIFA to impose stricter penalties for racist behavior in the sport.
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