Engineering boss loses job over racist gesture at South Korean fan during World Cup

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA Mexican man was filmed making an offensive, racist gesture towards people of Asian descent during a World Cup match between South Korea and Czech Republic in Guadalajara. The incident was captured on video by Korean YouTuber Yoon Su Jin, also known as Ino Cat, who subsequently posted it on her Instagram, where it quickly went viral. The man was identified as Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, who served as the president of the College of Geomatics and Topographic Surveying Engineers of the State of Jalisco (Citgej). Following widespread outrage and the video's virality, Mr Bernal issued an apology, expressing regret for his actions and acknowledging his responsibility. Citgej, the professional association he led, launched an internal review and subsequently confirmed that Mr Bernal had been removed from his position, emphasising their commitment to respect and hospitality. In fullMexico fan loses job after making racist gesture at Korean influencer during World Cup matchThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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