Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC (LAFC) is at the center of controversy after a video surfaced showing a fan making racially charged remarks aimed at him following a Major League Soccer (MLS) match.
According to the New York Post, the incident occurred after the LAFC vs. LA Galaxy match on October 26, 2026, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
The video shared on social media shows a fan wearing an LAFC jersey repeatedly shouting "ni hao," a Chinese greeting, at Son as he left the field. The footage also captures Son looking at the fan who was yelling at him.
This behavior, which assumes all East Asians are Chinese without regard for their nationality or identity, has been criticized as racist.
As the video circulated on social media, backlash against the fan intensified. Some fans argued that if the individual is a season ticket holder, they should have their membership revoked.
The New York Post described the fan's actions as "insensitive and racist."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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