Hirving Lozano addresses handshake tension with former coach

Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano addressed a moment of tension following the match between San Diego FC and LA Galaxy, where he appeared to ignore a handshake attempt from former coach Mikey Varas.

Lozano clarified during a press conference that he did not notice the gesture, stating he was focused on greeting teammates and fans. The interaction drew attention due to their previous professional relationship, as Varas had previously removed Lozano from the first team and informed him he would not be part of the 2026 season.

Despite the scrutiny, Lozano stated he is unbothered by public opinions regarding his character. On the pitch, Lozano scored his first goal of 2026 and played the full 90 minutes, contributing to San Diego FC's 3-1 victory over LA Galaxy.