LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) – The Mexican Soccer Federation on Tuesday lost its latest appeal against FIFA’s punishment, days before the World Cup begins in Mexico City. Fans shouting anti-gay slurs against opposing players.
of Latest ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport series of Mexico v. FIFA appeal case Outperforming men’s for over 10 years. national team They will host South Africa on June 11 at the famous Aztec Stadium, where chants can often be heard.
The chant is a one-word slur in Spanish that literally means man whore, and is usually uttered when an opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick.
It became a hot topic in 2014 brazil world cup It will be heard again in Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022. Mexican fans have defied the federation’s demands and education programs aimed at curbing abuse.
The latest case at CAS follows FIFA’s prosecution over incidents in 2024 matches against Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil and the United States. The chant was also heard by anti-discrimination monitors who will work for FIFA during the 104 World Cup matches to be held in Mexico, the United States and Canada.
CAS announced that the judges had upheld the total fine of 140,000 Swiss francs (approximately $178,000) imposed by FIFA. Sanctions that forced the closure of some stadiums during FIFA-sponsored matches such as the World Cup have been lifted.
The court said the judges considered the Mexican federation’s mitigation measures during a hearing in Miami in March, saying the Mexican federation “has introduced measures to educate, prevent and eradicate chants since 2015.”
CAS said in a statement: “They (the judges) determined that the fans’ actions were collective and widespread, and not just a one-off incident.”
The court noted the “unique nature” of the challenges facing Mexican soccer officials and said the federation should not shirk responsibility.
Mexico will also host South Korea in the World Cup group stage in Guadalajara and the Czech Republic in Azteca.
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