Fines Against Mexico Remain for Homophobic Chant by Fans During Soccer Matches
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Mexican Football Federation lost its latest appeal on Tuesday against FIFA's sanctions for fans' chants that include a homophobic slur directed at opposing players, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. The most recent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) comes amid a series of appeals by Mexico against FIFA that have spanned over 10 years, coinciding with the Tri's upcoming match against South Africa on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca, where the chant is frequently heard. The chant, a one-word insult that literally means 'prostitute' in Spanish, typically occurs when the opposing team's goalkeeper is about to take a goal kick. It went viral during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and was heard again in subsequent tournaments in 2018 in Russia and 2022 in Qatar. Mexican fans have defied the federation's requests and educational programs aimed at curbing the abuse.
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