LA reporter releases statement after ‘insensitive’ World Cup video — and it might be awkward in the office
Abigail Vélez was presenting ABC7 Eyewitness News from a World Cup watch party in Long Beach on Thursday before it took an awkward turn for the worse.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Jun 29, 2026, 4:28 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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