Mexico's football federation (FMF) has appealed to its fans at the Confederations Cup in Russia to stop a long‑used chant which soccer's governing body FIFA says is homophobic.
The "puto" chant has been a consistent source of controversy for the Mexico national soccer team and its supporters. The chant, which is a homophobic slur, is shouted at the opposing goalkeeper during goal kicks.
FIFA said it had warned about the misconduct of a "small group of Mexican fans in relation to insulting and discriminatory chants" during Sunday's 2‑2 draw against Portugal.
