Mexican soccer fans travel en masse to the World Cup, bringing strong support for a squad that's famous for stalling out in the sport's top tournament. They also bring a well-known chant, which is screamed from the stands during opposition goal kicks.
The chant, a homophobic slur, commonly rings out in stadiums across Mexico. But fans have taken the "tradition" abroad, shouting it in World Cup contests against Cameroon and Brazil this month.
That's attracted the attention of international TV viewers and soccer officials. Spanish-language broadcaster Univision has muted the sound during goal kicks in Mexico games. And FIFA, soccer's governing body, said Thursday that it's investigating the matter -- potentially harming the Mexican team's standing.
FIFA said "disciplinary proceedings were opened against Mexico for improper conduct of spectators" last Friday in Natal.
The same chants were heard during Mexico's second match against Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday. They are often heard at matches is Mexico, usually as a keeper takes a goal kick.
"FIFA takes a firm, zero-tolerance stand against any form of discrimination or racism," FIFA said in a statement.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Brazil President Dilma Rousseff have pledged to use the World Cup as a platform to fight racism and discrimination.
Presuntos '' homofóbicas '' cantos por Fans mexicanos Invstigated por la FIFA - Copa del mundo 2014
Vermeende '' homofobe '' gezangen door Mexicaanse Fans Invstigated door de FIFA - World Cup 2014
Prétendu '' homophobes '' Chants de Fans mexicains Invstigated par la FIFA - Coupe du monde 2014
Angebliche '' homophobe '' Gesänge von mexikanischen Fans Invstigated von der FIFA - Weltmeisterschaft 2014
फीफा - विश्व कप 2014 द्वारा मैक्सिकन प्रशंसकों Invstigated द्वारा ' Homophobic ' मंत्र का आरोप लगाया
Alegado ' homofóbicos ' cânticos por fãs mexicanos Invstigated pela FIFA - Copa do mundo de 2014
Якобы '' гомофобных '' песнопений, мексиканские болельщики Invstigated ФИФА - чемпионат мира 2014
Presuntos '' homofóbicas '' cantos por Fans mexicanos Invstigated por la FIFA - Copa del mundo 2014
Påstådda '' homofobiska '' ramsor av mexikanska Fans Invstigated av FIFA - VM 2014
' ہوموفوباک ' منتروں میکسیکن شائقین انوسٹیگٹید فیفا ورلڈ کپ 2014 - کی طرف سے کی طرف سے مبینہ طور پر
The homosexual agenda
