Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMexican fans watch Mexico v Ecuador at the World Cup (Getty)Mexican fans have been accused of using a chant considered homophobic during their team's 2-0 victory against Ecuador in a World Cup round of 32 match. The chant, a Spanish slur that usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick, has previously resulted in Fifa fines for the Mexican Federation. Fans reportedly used the chant at the five minute mark when Hernán Galíndez was taking his first goal kick of the match.The chant itself went viral at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, although it originated during a match between Mexico and the US in an Olympic Games qualifying tournament held in Guadalajara. It comes as three people tragically died from asphyxiation in Mexico City during celebrations after Mexico qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup. In fullMexico fans accused of using homophobic chant during World Cup match against EcuadorThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Videos appeared to show Mexico fans letting off fireworks and revving engines Ecuador's team hotel the night before their last-32 game.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican football fans did their best to give Ecuador a sleepless night ahead of their World Cup match in the round of 32 later Tuesday.From midnight until the…

This tactic, known as a ‘team hotel serenade,’ is a deeply ingrained yet polarizing tradition in Latin American soccer

Ecuadorian football federation says it has filed a formal complaint with organisers after the incident in Mexico City.

MEXICO CITY, June 30 : Shrugging off a raucous midnight serenade outside their team hotel as part of football's folklore, travelling Ecuadorean fans embraced a festive World Cup…

Mexican fans disrupted Ecuador's sleep before their World Cup match. Mexico winning at 42.5% YES.

Mexican fans use a chant considered homophobic during the World Cup match against Ecuador. The chant, a one-word slur, occurs when the opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick.

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Es el segundo partido consecutivo que se escucha el grito prohibido en el Azteca

Mexiko-Stadt (dpa) - Mexikanische Fans sollen während des WM-Sechzehntelfinales gegen Ecuador homophobe Gesänge angestimmt haben. Die Anhänger des Co-Gastgebers der Fußball-WM…

Die Fans in Mexiko-Stadt mussten sich gedulden: Der Anpfiff gegen Ecuador verzögerte sich wegen eines Gewitters um eine Stunde. Dann sahen sie eine Gala ihrer Mannschaft –…

A wild crowd roars Mexico to victory over Ecuador and into the last 16 at the World Cup.

Mexico has been a vibrant, joyful hub for the World Cup, with videos of fans packing the streets and opposition supporters often seen partying together.

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