Fifa investigates Mexico's homophobic chant

Fifa investigates Mexico's homophobic chant

MOSCOW: Fifa says it is investigating reports of Mexico fans chanting a homophobic slur during the team's win over Germany at the World Cup.

Some Mexican supporters chanted the slur when Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer prepared to take a goal kick in the 24th minute.

Fifa says "it is collecting the different match reports and potential evidence in regards to the matter, including the one from the anti-discrimination match observer who was present at the game as part of Fifa's anti-discrimination monitoring system."

Mexico's football federation has been repeatedly fined by Fifa over fans chanting the slur.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport cancelled two fines against Mexico in November, ruling the chant was "insulting" but not meant to offend, though it left other fines in force.

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