Mexico Cleared of Fans' Improper Conduct Allegations at World Cup Yahoo! Sports
go to original June 23, 2014

When Brazilian goalkeeper hits the ball into play, the Mexican fans do a PUTO Chant during the thrilling 0-0 draw between Mexico and Brazil at Fortaleza in Football World Cup 2014. (Anuj Sharma)

The fans' shouts of 'Puto' when the opposing keeper takes a goal-kick is common-place in Mexican football, but anti-discrimination group FARE reported it to FIFA on the basis that it was homophobic language.

The Mexican Federation of Association Football was charged with improper conduct but has been cleared.

A FIFA spokes woman said: "Disciplinary proceedings were opened against Mexico for improper conduct of spectators during the match, Mexico v Cameroon.

"The FIFA disciplinary committee has decided that the incident in question is not considered insulting in this specific contest. All charges against the Mexican FA have been dismissed."

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