ABC reporter Abigail Velez faces backlash for dismissive comments about USMNT's World Cup opponent Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Joshua Mbu, Myriam Toua
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ABC reporter Abigail Velez has sparked backlash from World Cup fans after making dismissive comments about Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USMNT's Round of 32 opponent in the World Cup. The segment is seen as tone-deaf and has given Bosnia and Herzegovina a confidence boost ahead of the match. The USMNT finished top of Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia before a loss.
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· 3 pulledABC reporter Abigail Velez has sparked outrage among World Cup fans after dismissing Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of the USMNT's Round of 32 clash
An ABC reporter has left World Cup fans rooting against the USMNT after handing Round of 32 opponents Bosnia and Herzegovina a major confidence boost with a tone-deaf segment.
Mauricio Pochettino's side is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina next Wednesday for a place in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
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