LAFC fan burns LA Galaxy jersey ahead of 'El Tráfico'

The world of soccer is experienced in many different ways, depending on each person's perspective. Some choose a team and stick with it no matter what, others switch sides from time to time, and some even do so in a more radical manner. Human beings are quite curious, indeed.

But well, let's talk about the incident that went viral prior to the LAFC-LA Galaxy match.

In the build-up to the highly anticipated clash between LA Galaxy and LAFC, tensions among fans reached a boiling point as a video surfaced on social media showing LAFC supporters burning an LA Galaxy jersey. The video quickly went viral.

However, what caught the attention of many wasn't the act itself, but rather the discovery of old tweets from the person who burned the jersey. Users unearthed tweets from before LAFC's inception in 2018, revealing that the individual was once a fan of the LA Galaxy.

The account associated with the tweets has since been deleted, but screenshots circulated widely on social media, sparking debates and discussions among fans.

LAFC fan burns LA Galaxy jersey ahead of 'El Tráfico'

The revelation sparked a wave of reactions among fans, with many expressing surprise and skepticism towards the authenticity of the individual's allegiance. Some questioned the sincerity of the act, suggesting that it may have been staged or done for attention.

Others viewed it as a reflection of the intense rivalry between the two clubs, highlighting the passion and animosity that often characterize such matchups.

Regardless of the motives behind the jersey burning, the incident added fuel to the fire ahead of the highly anticipated 'El Tráfico' showdown.

The incident just adds more drama to the rivalry between LA Galaxy and LAFC. As fans, we live for these intense moments, where passion and emotions run wild. It's all part of what makes 'El Tráfico' such an electrifying event every time it rolls around.

But come on... being a fan of a team (still the all-time local championship winner), switching sides, and burning one of your jerseys, especially a vintage one? Dude, you could've at least sold it, you know?