Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Understand the story, not the spin.

Markets

Video Appears to Show LAFC Fan Spitting at Galaxy Supporter

Published 27 October 2026

A video shared on social media appears to show an LAFC supporter spitting toward a woman supporting the LA Galaxy during an argument at their rivalry match, prompting online condemnation. The footage, posted by photographer stpierre, shows two men wearing LAFC apparel arguing with a man and woman seated in front of them before one man leans forward and appears to spit at the woman’s head. The match, known as El Tráfico, ended in a 2-2 draw at BMO Stadium. The video circulated after the game, and viewers tried to identify the man shown. The footage does not establish his identity, and no verified announcement identifying him or confirming disciplinary action had been made public as of Monday, according to reporting on the incident. The clips show the groups exchanging words before the apparent spitting. In one segment, a supporter appears to mouth an insult toward the woman. The video ends shortly after she turns around, apparently reacting to what happened. The footage provides no further account of the exchange or its immediate aftermath. A separate video circulating after the match was reported to show an LAFC supporter repeatedly saying “nihao” to Son Heung-min as the South...

Now playing
0:00 / 0:00