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FIFA Opens Disciplinary Hearings Against Mexico After Fans Chant Anti-Gay Slur
Is FIFA finally about to get serious on the issue?
FIFA has opened disciplinary hearings against Mexico after its fans chanted the anti-gay slur “puto” during the team’s 1-0 win over Germany at the World Cup.
Mexico fans also chanted the slur during the World Cup four years ago, and during qualifying matches leading up to the games in Russia.
FIFA leveled fines against Mexico in the past for the offensive behavior of its fans, but sanctions have been relatively minimal and...