Mexico's soccer federation fails to overturn FIFA fines for homophobic fan chants

theguardian.com

Mexico's soccer federation lost its appeal against FIFA fines for homophobic fan chants. The federation must pay $178,000 in fines. The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld FIFA's penalties for repeated homophobic slurs by fans during matches in 2024. The ruling comes just before Mexico co-hosts the 2026 World Cup. The chant has been a recurring issue for over a decade, despite the federation's educational efforts. The court noted the widespread nature of the conduct.


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