Mexican fans are reported to have used a homophobic one-word slur during the first half of Mexico’s World Cup round-of-32 match against Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday. According to AP, the chant was “a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish” and is commonly shouted when an opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick.
Fans allegedly used the slur about five minutes into the match as Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez prepared for a goal kick. The chant has repeatedly drawn criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and soccer authorities. FIFA has previously fined the Mexican Football Federation over similar incidents. FIFA and CONCACAF have introduced anti-discrimination protocols, including stadium announcements and match stoppages, to deter discriminatory chanting.
