Mexican fan resigns after making offensive gesture at World Cup

A Mexican spectator, Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, publicly apologized and resigned from his job after a video surfaced showing him making a racist gesture toward South Korean content creator Ino Cat during South Korea’s match against the Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The video, captured at Akron Stadium in Zapopan on June 11th, sparked widespread condemnation and conversations about racism in sports. Ino Cat shared the clip on social media, prompting Bernal to take responsibility in a video statement and express remorse, particularly to Ino Cat and the Korean community. He indicated his intention to apologize in person and acknowledged the negative impact of his actions. The incident raised further questions about racism and discrimination in soccer, especially during international tournaments.

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