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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carlos Rodriguez

Mexican fans accused of using a discriminatory chant during World Cup game

  • Mexican fans have been accused of using a chant considered homophobic during their team's 2-0 victory against Ecuador in a World Cup round of 32 match.
  • The chant, a Spanish slur that usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick, has previously resulted in Fifa fines for the Mexican Federation.
  • Fans reportedly used the chant at the five minute mark when Hernán Galíndez was taking his first goal kick of the match.
  • The chant itself went viral at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, although it originated during a match between Mexico and the US in an Olympic Games qualifying tournament held in Guadalajara.
  • It comes as three people tragically died from asphyxiation in Mexico City during celebrations after Mexico qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup.

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Mexico fans accused of using homophobic chant during World Cup match against Ecuador

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