World Cup | FIFA fines Mexico “inconsequential” $10,000 over homophobic chant
FIFA on Wednesday handed down a US $10,400 fine to the Mexico Football Association for “discriminatory and insulting chants” during a World Cup game against Germany. Mexican fans reportedly chanted the homophobic slur on Sunday while German goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, was preparing to take a goal kick. Football fans in Mexico often use the slur to […]
World Cup | FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Mexico for homophobic slurs
FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings against Mexico after its team’s fans used anti-gay slurs during the country’s 1-0 football World Cup win against Germany. According to the Chicago Tribune, some Mexicans chanted the slur when German goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, prepared to take a goal kick in the 24th minute during Sunday’s match. Fans in Mexico often use […]
Russia World Cup | UK LGBT activist Peter Tatchell arrested in Moscow
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup opening, activist Peter Tatchell was arrested in Russia on Thursday during a one-man protest against the country’s mistreatment of the LGBT+ community. The arrest happened in the capital, Moscow, after the veteran British campaigner held up a placard in support of gay men who have been violently targeted in […]