A video showing a spectator shouting a racially charged remark at South Korea captain Son Heung-min of LAFC after an MLS match has sparked criticism.
The New York Post reported Monday that an LAFC fan was seen shouting a racist remark at Son following an MLS match.
The incident occurred after LAFC's 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
In a video posted on social media, a spectator wearing an LAFC jersey repeatedly shouts "ni hao," Chinese for "hello," at Son as he leaves the field.
The video also shows Son looking toward the spectator.
Treating East Asians as though they are all Chinese, while disregarding their actual nationality or identity, is widely regarded as a form of racial stereotyping.
The video quickly drew criticism on social media, with some fans calling for the spectator to have his season-ticket privileges revoked if he is a season-ticket holder.
The New York Post described the conduct as "insensitive and racist."
(This article was produced with the assistance of AI. — Ed.)
