Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds FIFA fines on Mexico for homophobic fan chants

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld FIFA fines against the Mexican Football Federation for homophobic fan chants. CAS rejected the FMF's appeal, confirming $178,000 in fines. The court found the abusive behavior persists on a large scale. FIFA will deploy discrimination monitors during the World Cup, with extra focus on Mexico's matches.


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