Homophobic chant returns in Mexico’s World Cup match against the Czech Republic

Mexico City – Fans at the final World Cup group stage match in Mexico displayed unsportsmanlike behavior by chanting a derogatory slur that has caused controversy in the past. The chant, which translates to a derogatory term for a male prostitute in Spanish, was heard at the Azteca stadium during the match against the Czech Republic.

This chant has been a source of trouble for Mexico’s soccer federation, with FIFA imposing fines and other sanctions in the past. The chant is typically used to intimidate opposing goalkeepers when they take goal kicks, and has been a part of Mexican soccer culture for about 25 years. Despite efforts by the federation to curb the chant, it has persisted and even gained popularity during international tournaments.

The chant first gained attention during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and has since been heard during subsequent tournaments in Russia and Qatar. Despite Mexico’s success on the field, the behavior of some fans continues to tarnish the country’s reputation in the soccer world.

Mexico had already secured their spot in the knockout phase as Group A winners before the match against the Czech Republic. The incident at the Azteca stadium serves as a reminder that unsportsmanlike behavior has no place in the world of soccer.

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