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The City of Angels finally got to welcome their latest idol. Sonny. Adored the world over, but if he was going to continue his career elsewhere outside Europe, you couldn’t have thought of a better destination. Not only is it the metropolitan area with the biggest Korean population in the US, but it’s also home to millions of Mexican fans who’ve been cheering for him ever since the 2018 World Cup. His heroics to beat Germany and help El Tri advance to the knockout stages in that tournament made him a cult hero, and also sparked an unexpected brotherhood between Korean and Mexican soccer fans. Aside from his clear superstar status, that’s why his arrival meant so much to all those in the city. And it showed last night. A magical home debut showcasing the unifying power of this beautiful sport. Perhaps a bit selfishly, it was a shame LAFC were unable to get a fairytale win against San Diego, but despite the result, it’s a night that’ll live on in the hearts of all those who got to witnes...

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