Abigail Velez Apologizes After Video of Her Mocking Bosnia Goes Viral

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Abigail Velez Apologizes After Video of Her Mocking Bosnia Goes Viral

Velez apologized to Bosnia and Herzegovina after her ABC7 segment mocking the USMNT’s Round of 32 opponent went viral. She had said she could not find Bosnia on a map and “didn’t wanna know.” Calling it “insensitive and inappropriate,” Velez said the World Cup should unite communities. USA face Bosnia on Wednesday after Bosnia’s historic knockout qualification.

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Iran State Media Urges Algeria to Beat Austria for Knockout Lifeline

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