Mexican fans accused of using a discriminatory chant during World Cup game
Mexican fans watch Mexico v Ecuador at the World Cup (Getty)
Mexican fans have been accused of using a chant considered homophobic during their team’s 2-0 victory against Ecuador in a World Cup round of 32 match.
The chant, a Spanish slur that usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick, has previously resulted in Fifa fines for the Mexican Federation.
Fans reportedly used the chant at the five minute mark when Hernán Galíndez was taking his first goal kick of the match.
The chant itself went viral at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, although it originated during a match between Mexico and the US in an Olympic Games qualifying tournament held in Guadalajara.
It comes as three people tragically died from asphyxiation in Mexico City during celebrations after Mexico qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup.
