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LAFC fan caught yelling racist slur at South Korea’s Son Heung-min after MLS game

LAFC’s MLS rivalry game against the LA Galaxy on Sunday was not a good scene for the team’s fan base. A video of an LAFC fan spitting on a woman LA Galaxy fan during the 2-2 draw is already sparking…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:37 PM
LAFC fan caught yelling racist slur at South Korea’s Son Heung-min after MLS game
Key Things to Know
  • An LAFC fan was filmed shouting a racist remark at South Korea's Son Heung-min after an MLS match.
  • The supporter repeatedly yelled "nihao" at Son as the player walked around the pitch to thank supporters.
  • The incident occurred following LAFC's 2-2 draw against local rivals LA Galaxy on Sunday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

An LAFC fan was captured on video shouting a racist slur at South Korean player Son Heung-min following Sunday's 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy. The attendee repeatedly yelled "nihao" at the winger as he circled the field to thank supporters after the match, prompting Son to glare back in response.

The footage quickly sparked outrage across social media, where fans urged the club to revoke the season ticket holder's access. The incident occurred during an already contentious rivalry fixture that also saw another LAFC fan face backlash for spitting on a Galaxy supporter.

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