A lot of immigrant fans...Would it be okay to hold the semi-exhibition Western Gold Cup? All the participating teams of the North Korea-China American Federation are worried
Jun 12, 2025
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The L.A. protests are showing little signs of abating. Amid hundreds of protests against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, some have been violent, including arson. As a result, a nighttime curfew was imposed in downtown LA, and in addition to 4,000 California National Guard troops, Marine Corps troops were deployed. President Trump explained the reason for the Marines' deployment, saying it was aimed at preventing LA from being conquered by overseas 'enemies', but the conflict continues, with California Governor Gavin Newsom accusing it of an attack on democracy.
Meanwhile, concerns continue over the safety of the Gold Cup, which will be held mainly in the western United States. The competition, which begins on the 14th, will be held in areas near LA, including San Diego, Santa Clara, San Jose, and Carson, in addition to the western United States, such as Arlington, Glendale, Houston, and Las Vegas. It is also a competition where immigrants living in the U.S. make up the majority of the audience as it is a competition involving North, Central, and U.S.-Caribbean countries. Except for some parts of LA, anti-immigration protests are being held peacefully. However, concerns about unexpected situations are not going away in stadiums where tens of thousands of people gather. The North American Federation emphasized that it continues to communicate closely with local authorities.
The concerns of the participating teams remain. The BBC reported that the Mexican national team has changed accommodation for security reasons. Football Supporters Europe (FSE), a fan organization, said on the BBC that `international competitions should be held in a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone. The current approach of U.S. security authorities is completely inconsistent with this point of view, and the situation of trying to subdue peaceful protests with excessive force is particularly concerning. We will actively monitor future developments,' it said.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
