LA reporter faces backlash over ‘insensitive’ Bosnia comments during viral World Cup report
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- ABC7 Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez faced backlash for making insensitive remarks about Bosnia-Herzegovina during her World Cup coverage, joking that she could not locate the country on a map and expressing disinterest in learning about it.
- Velez's comments were criticized by Bosnian fans on social media for perpetuating stereotypes and being disrespectful, prompting her to issue a public apology for her "thoughtless" and "insensitive" remarks.
- In her apology, Velez acknowledged that her attempt at humor went too far and emphasized that the World Cup should unite communities rather than divide them.
- The US Men's National Team (USMNT) will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the knockout round on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, with the US having topped Group D and Bosnia qualifying as one of the best third-place teams.
