Football fan spotted shouting racist remark toward Son Heung-min after MLS match: report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- An apparent supporter of Los Angeles Football Cl...
A Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) fan allegedly shouted a racially insensitive remark at South Korean football star Son Heung-min following an MLS match, according to a report by the New York Post. The incident, captured in a video circulating on social media, shows the fan wearing LAFC clothing repeatedly shouting "ni hao," a Chinese phrase meaning hello, at Son after the match against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday.
The video sparked accusations of racism on social media, with the outlet labeling it an incident of insensitive and racist microaggression. It remains unclear whether LAFC or the MLS have responded to the situation. Some fans have called for revoking the individual's season ticket holder status if they hold such tickets. Son Heung-min, a former Tottenham Hotspur player, has previously disclosed facing racism while playing overseas.
In 2024, the Korea Football Association called for FIFA to strengthen punishments for racist behavior in the sport.
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