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Three Lions Pride & Pride In Football's statement on homophobic chanting during Mexico v England
Source - https://www.instagram.com/p/DaliNiUxKuc/?igsh=a3Y2Zmdzd3B0YTU3
3 Lions Pride and Pride in Football were disappointed to see widespread homophobic chanting at the Azteca on Sunday, aimed at Jordan Pickford.
The 'puto' chant isn't banter, or tradition, or part of footballing culture - it is homophobia. No ifs, no buts. It is simply impossible to strip away its history as a homophobic slur.
This is the third time such chanting has been heard from El Tri fans in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after previous chants occurring against Czechia and Ecuador. This is simply not good enough.
FIFA's weakening of anti-discrimination messaging in the lead-up to, and during, this tournament has had a noticeable impact. As stewards of the game, FIFA have a responsibility to protect it, and to make it the beautiful game for everyone.
We call on the Mexican FA and FIFA to have more effective anti-discrimination messaging and education programmes to tackle such chanting, and if it continues, stronger punishment must be handed out.
u/Crizzo213 — 1 month ago