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World Cup 2014: Fifa to investigate alleged ‘discriminatory chanting’ | World Cup 2014: Fifa to investigate alleged ‘discriminatory chanting’ |
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Fifa have opened disciplinary proceedings against Mexico over alleged discriminatory chanting by fans at the World Cup. | Fifa have opened disciplinary proceedings against Mexico over alleged discriminatory chanting by fans at the World Cup. |
The governing body said it had already opened the case against Mexico before the anti-discrimination Fare network made an official complaint about four instances of alleged supporter misconduct. | The governing body said it had already opened the case against Mexico before the anti-discrimination Fare network made an official complaint about four instances of alleged supporter misconduct. |
The claims against Mexico centre around the use of the word “puto” (used as a homophobic slur), which has been heard in games in Fortaleza and Natal. | |
Fare has brought 4 incidents of racism or homophobia at #WorldCup2014 to the attention of FIFA this morning. | Fare has brought 4 incidents of racism or homophobia at #WorldCup2014 to the attention of FIFA this morning. |
Fifa said in a statement: “We can confirm that we have been contacted by Fare. Prior to this, disciplinary proceedings were opened against Mexico for improper conduct of spectators during the match Mexico v Cameroon. As the proceedings are ongoing, we are not in a position to comment further. | Fifa said in a statement: “We can confirm that we have been contacted by Fare. Prior to this, disciplinary proceedings were opened against Mexico for improper conduct of spectators during the match Mexico v Cameroon. As the proceedings are ongoing, we are not in a position to comment further. |
“Fifa takes a firm, zero-tolerance stance against any form of discrimination and racism and this is enshrined in the Fifa Statutes.” | “Fifa takes a firm, zero-tolerance stance against any form of discrimination and racism and this is enshrined in the Fifa Statutes.” |
Fifa are understood to have also received complaints about alleged homophobic chanting by Brazil’s supporters, and alleged antisemitic behaviour by fans of Croatia and Russia. | Fifa are understood to have also received complaints about alleged homophobic chanting by Brazil’s supporters, and alleged antisemitic behaviour by fans of Croatia and Russia. |
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