Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador
Summary
During the World Cup round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador, some Mexican fans used a chant that is considered homophobic. This chant targets the opposing goalkeeper and has caused fines for the Mexican Soccer Federation before. Tensions between the two countries’ fans are high due to recent political conflicts.Key Facts
- Mexican fans used a one-word chant that means "male prostitute" in Spanish during Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez’s first goal kick.
- The chant is considered homophobic and has been fined by FIFA several times.
- This chant started in an Olympic qualifying match between Mexico and the U.S. and became widely known at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
- Fans made loud noise outside Ecuador’s hotel in Mexico City before the match, using horns, drums, motorcycles, and music.
- The tense fan behavior reflects political tension, as Mexico and Ecuador severed diplomatic relations in April 2024.
- Relations worsened after Ecuadorian police raided the Mexican embassy to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had political asylum there.
- Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa wants to improve relations, but Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum will wait until after the match to discuss it.
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