FIFA Investigates Homophobic, Racist Behavior from 4 World Cup Nations, Including Mexico Nicholas Mendola - Bleacher Report
go to original June 19, 2014

Watch Mexico fans do the famous "puto!" & then moments later the Brazilians turn the table with a "puto" of their own. (Mark Harpin)

Mexico and host nation Brazil are among four nations whose fan behavior at the 2014 World Cup is being looked into by FIFA.

Fans of El Tri have it the worst, as disciplinary procedures have already begun against them for alleged racist and homophobic actions during Friday’s opener against Cameroon.

Part of the problem is the chants sent toward goalkeepers before their goal kicks, a homophobic slur common in Mexican stadiums.

From Soccerly:

Yelling the word “puto” (a derogatory term to refer to homosexuals) at the opposing goalkeeper when he takes a goal kick has become a Mexican trademark in soccer stadiums. This ritual is part of the live Mexican soccer experience. It happens in every single stadium in Mexico and almost no one can be excused from participating in this act.

Children who aren’t allowed to use this word at the dinner table are excused when they join the thousands of fans at the stadium who yell this insult. Educated women who are likely not to use this word in an ordinary conversation also let go of their throats and scream the word “puto” cheerfully in unison with the rest of the crowd.

During the Mexico vs Brazil match in Fortaleza, Brazilian fans began to imitate the Mexican ritual and FIFA took note of it. FIFA’s concern is that this ritual, which they label as homophobic will spread to fans from other countries.

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