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Fifa probes 'homophobic chants' of Mexico World Cup fans | |
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Football's world governing body Fifa has started disciplinary proceedings against Mexico after alleged homophobic chants by their fans during their World Cup match against Cameroon last Friday. | |
In a statement, Fifa said the inquiry was launched after what they called "improper conduct" by Mexican fans. | |
Fifa sources told the BBC they are also looking into alleged discrimination by fans from Brazil, Russia and Croatia. | Fifa sources told the BBC they are also looking into alleged discrimination by fans from Brazil, Russia and Croatia. |
Tough new rules to stop such offences were introduced by Fifa last year. | Tough new rules to stop such offences were introduced by Fifa last year. |
Fifa's anti-discrimination policy says a first offence by fans or players can be punished by having to play a game behind closed doors. | |
Subsequent or more serious offences can be punished by deducting points, relegation or expulsion from a competition. | |
Fifa officials say they also have evidence of banners belonging to a number of far right groups being displayed at Russia's game against South Korea and Croatia's match with Brazil. | |
Leading Fifa executives have repeatedly stated that financial sanctions have no deterrent effect. | Leading Fifa executives have repeatedly stated that financial sanctions have no deterrent effect. |
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