In Mexico, it is a vulgar insult synonymous with cowardice when directed at another person and is considered offensive toward the LGBTQ+ community.Īs the overseer of the country's national teams, the Mexican federation (FMF) had ignored this behavior even in the face of FIFA punishment. The word has various definitions, among them 'male prostitute' or 'sodomite,' depending on the cultural context. have incorporated an anti-gay slur into a chant aimed at opposing goalkeepers. So it is jarring to consider that fan allegiance to a controversial stadium tradition could ban El Tri from next year's World Cup and strip Mexico of co-hosting duties in 2026.įor about two decades, some El Tri fans gathered in packed stadiums in Mexico and the U.S. The Mexican men's national team can make a case that it is the most popular soccer team in two countries. How allegiance to an anti-gay fan chant at Mexico soccer games might sink El Tri's World Cup fortunes You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
