Mexican fans use homophobic chant against Ecuador goalkeeper at World Cup, drawing FIFA scrutiny
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Carlos Rodriguez
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Mexican fans used a homophobic chant directed at Ecuador's goalkeeper during a World Cup match, marking the second occurrence in the tournament. The chant, a slur meaning male prostitute in Spanish, was heard five minutes into the match when goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez took a goal kick. The Mexican Federation has faced multiple fines from FIFA for this chant, which originated during a match against the United States and went viral during the 2014 World Cup. The incident reflects broader tensions between the fan bases, set against a backdrop of severed diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ecuador since April 2024.
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· 3 pulledMexican fans used a chant considered homophobic in the first half of the match against Ecuador on Tuesday night in the World Cup round of 32 match.
The chant, a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish, usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick.
It is the second time in the tournament that fans used the chant, which has cost the Mexican Federation several fines by FIFA.
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